Championship· Regular Season - 4· Loftus Road Stadium
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QPR vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More QPR vs Cardiff tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5QPR +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XQPR or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2Cardiff or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 55% | 1.80 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1QPR to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH1 -1.5QPR -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| 2Cardiff to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.10 | - |
QPR vs Cardiff preview & analysis
Match preview
QPR host Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 4) at Loftus Road Stadium on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, QPR have won 2, Cardiff have won 1 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes QPR narrow favourites: QPR 44%, draw 38%, Cardiff 18%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 5 | QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
QPR vs Cardiff: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win QPR vs Cardiff?
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QPR are favourites. Our model gives QPR a 44% chance of winning, Cardiff 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in QPR vs Cardiff?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does QPR vs Cardiff kick off?
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QPR vs Cardiff kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at Loftus Road Stadium, London.
