Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 02/09
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: both teams to score (BTTS)
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The English Championship 2026/27 is already taking shape.
Queens Park Rangers host Cardiff City this 02/09, at 19:45, at Loftus Road Stadium.
Queens Park Rangers head into this clash with 2 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Cardiff City have won 1 time(s). Queens Park Rangers have a 48.780487804878% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
Check out the prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Wednesday match.
Prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.57
Confidence
67%
Last updated: 02-09-2026
Overview Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Queens Park Rangers are favourites, with odds of 2.05 and a 48.780487804878% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited, with 13 win(s) against 5 for Cardiff City. The odds for a Cardiff City Football Club Limited win are 3.87 and a draw is 8.5.
In the EFL Championship, Queens Park Rangers have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded, having Ilias Chair as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Cardiff City have 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and Cian Ashford as top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City
In 24 clashes, Queens Park Rangers have the advantage over Cardiff City: 13 win(s) against 5 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 05/04/2025, in the EFL Championship. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Queens Park Rangers: current form
Queens Park Rangers have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Ilias Chair (2 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Queens Park RangersSwansea CityW5024/10/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Swansea City5 - 0W - 17/10/2026Birmingham CityQueens Park RangersL3017/10/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Queens Park Rangers3 - 0L - 14/10/2026Queens Park RangersDerby CountyW4114/10/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Derby County4 - 1W - 09/10/2026West HamQueens Park RangersD1109/10/2026ChampionshipWest Ham
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Queens Park Rangers1 - 1D - 19/09/2026Queens Park RangersPreston North EndD2219/09/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Preston North End2 - 2D
Cardiff City: current form
Meanwhile, Cardiff City have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 1 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Cian Ashford (2 goal(s))
- 24/10/2026Cardiff CityBirmingham CityW1024/10/2026ChampionshipCardiff City
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Birmingham City1 - 0W - 17/10/2026MiddlesbroughCardiff CityD2217/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Cardiff City2 - 2D - 13/10/2026Cardiff CityWatfordW5113/10/2026ChampionshipCardiff City
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Watford5 - 1W - 10/10/2026Blackburn RoversCardiff CityL2110/10/2026ChampionshipBlackburn Rovers
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Cardiff City2 - 1L - 19/09/2026Cardiff CityCharlton AthleticW3119/09/2026ChampionshipCardiff City
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Charlton Athletic3 - 1W
Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City key players
In the EFL Championship, Ilias Chair carries Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tariq Lamptey, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Rumarn Burrell has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Cian Ashford is the name that frightens the most for The Bluebirds with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Cian Ashford leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yousef Salech has accumulated 14 goal(s).
Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Queens Park Rangers have an average of 8.67 corners and 1.33 cards per match. Cardiff City have 15.67 corners and 1.33 cards. Check the statistics for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City in the table below.
Queens Park Rangers
Home
Cardiff City
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.331
- 67%Wins0%
- 0%First to Score67%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.671.67
- Conceded/game0.671.67
- xG1.932.07
- xGA1.201.52
Trends
- 67%Both Score100%
- 33%Clean Sheet0%
- 33%Failed to Score0%
More tips for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City in the EFL Championship:
Our prediction is: Queens Park Rangers win or draw
Going on the Double Chance market is a great way to get a much better shot at winning a bet. And our betting tip of taking Queens Park Rangers or draw in the Double Chance market is about as close to a safe bet as there is.
Based on their impressive home form this season, it's hard to see Queens Park Rangers not picking up at least a point in their own stadium. They only need to avoid defeat to Cardiff City to win the Double Chance bet, and we think they are more than up to the task.
Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match
After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.
We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.
Correct score prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Queens Park Rangers have the better win rate and the odds place the home side ahead. A narrow win is the most likely scenario. Our score projection: Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Cardiff City. Getting the exact score right requires luck and analysis. Bet responsibly.
Where to watch Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Check out where to watch the live match between Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City
The line-ups for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited line-up
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
The Cardiff City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Match: Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 02/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Loftus Road Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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