Portsmouth vs QPR: Relegation Battle vs Playoff Survival

The 21st-placed team meets the 7th-placed team. There's a 14-position difference in the standings. Portsmouth are struggling near the relegation zone, while QPR are aiming for the playoff spots. This Boxing Day match at Fratton Park on December 26th is a survival fight for Portsmouth and a stepping stone for QPR.

Portsmouth (21st)

• ●Season Record: 5 wins (21 matches)
• ●Goals: 18 goals / Goal Difference: -10
• ●Last 6 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses
• ●Average Goals: 1 goal / Shots: 10.83 / Shots on Target: 3.67
• ●Last 3 Home matches: 2 wins, 1 loss
• ●Average Home Goals: 1.67 goals / Home Possession: 51%
• ●Last 15 matches: 80% without a win

Portsmouth are struggling. They haven't won in 80% of their last 15 matches. They're only scoring 1 goal per game, and their shots on target are only 3.67. Their attack isn't working at all. However, it's a bit different at home. They've picked up 2 wins in their last 3 matches and are scoring 1.67 goals per game. It's worth believing in the power of Fratton Park.

QPR (7th)

• ●Season Record: 10 wins (22 matches)
• ●Goals: 32 goals / Conceded: 34 goals (Goal Difference -2)
• ●Last 6 matches: 4 wins
• ●Average Goals: 2 goals / Average Goals Conceded: 1.5 goals
• ●Last 3 Away matches: 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses
• ●Average Goals Conceded Away: 2 goals
• ●Last 12 matches: 6 wins / Clean Sheets in last 7 Away matches: 3

QPR are doing well. They have 4 wins in their last 6 matches and are scoring 2 goals per game. Their number of wins is twice that of Portsmouth. However, they are a bit shaky away from home. They have suffered 2 losses in their last 3 matches and are conceding 2 goals per game. Their defense is particularly shaky away from home.