QPR will be hoping to continue their impressive start when they face Cardiff City after a 2-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers. The Hoops are now targeting their third win of the campaign and have lost just one of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Paul Smyth should retain his place after scoring as a substitute against Blackburn, while Kamara and Lamptey are also pushing for starts following strong displays from the bench.
Cardiff City, meanwhile, have drawn each of their first three Championship matches, including an entertaining 2-2 draw with Southampton. The Bluebirds produced an impressive 28 shots and 1.84 xG in that game, highlighting their attacking threat. Cardiff have been involved in extremely open matches recently, with BTTS landing in 90% of their last 10 fixtures, while their games have averaged a remarkable 5.10 goals. Krystian Bielik is doubtful after picking up a knock against Sheffield United.
QPR are in splendid form and given Cardiff's defensive struggles, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (Cardiff's recent games have been particularly high-scoring).
This Championship match will be played on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 19:45.
What is our QPR vs Cardiff prediction?
Our prediction for this match: QPR 2 - 1 Cardiff
QPR vs Cardiff Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Rumarn Burrell @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Rumarn Burrell @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Joel Bagan @ 220 Odds
- Asian Handicap: QPR 0 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Cardiff +2 @ -334 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 1X @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: QPR to Win @ -225 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: QPR to Win/QPR to Win @ 200 Odds
- Clean Sheet: QPR - No @ -350 Odds
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View OfferQPR Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwwldwdw | 2.10 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | dwwlww | 2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.00 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 1.25 | 2.83 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.75 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.66 | 1.80 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.93 | 0.71 | 1.07 |
Cardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwwwddld | 1.50 |
| Home | lwwwdld | 1.57 |
| Away | lwd | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 43% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 5.10 | 4.43 | 6.67 |
| Scored | 2.80 | 2.29 | 4.00 |
| Conceded | 2.30 | 2.14 | 2.67 |
| BTTS | 90% | 86% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 14% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 1.66 | 2.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.57 | 1.52 | 1.72 |
QPR vs Cardiff Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
QPR (54%)
24 Matches
Cardiff (21%)
QPR vs Cardiff Past Results
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