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
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))
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))
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
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Away | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.93 | 2.39 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.31 | 1.65 |
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D D W |
1.2 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | D L W D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.07 | 2.17 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.38 | 1.8 |
More tips for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
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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
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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
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1
Pierce Charles
Goalkeeper
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3
Jimmy Dunne
Defender
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5
Ronnie Edwards
Defender
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6
Jake Clarke-Salter
Defender
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10
Ilias Chair
Midfielder
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11
Paul Smyth
Forward
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16
Rumarn Burrell
Forward
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19
Dennis Cirkin
Defender
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22
Richard Kone
Forward
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24
Nicolas Madsen
Midfielder
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27
Amadou Salif Mbengue
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nathan Trott
Goalkeeper
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3
Joel Bagan
Defender
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4
Gabriel Osho
Defender
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5
Krystian Bielik
Defender
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8
Jack Moylan
Midfielder
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9
Yousef Salech
Forward
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10
Rubin Colwill
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11
Ollie Tanner
Forward
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18
Alexander Robertson
Midfielder
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38
Perry Ng
Defender
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45
Cian Ashford
Forward
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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