Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
EFL Championship
In the 4th round of the English Championship, Queens Park Rangers will face Cardiff City on September 2, 2026. The hosts will be looking to secure another victory.
Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City: team news and expert analysis
The London club once again failed to impress but avoided disappointment last season, finishing fifteenth with 58 points. They have made an energetic start to the new campaign, beating Portsmouth away before drawing 0-0 at home with Bolton. In the latest round, they defeated Blackburn 2-1 away from home. However, they were eliminated from the League Cup after a 1-1 draw with Millwall, losing the subsequent penalty shootout.
The Welsh side were relegated to League One in 2025 but managed to finish second and earn an immediate return. They began their Championship campaign with a series of draws: 1-1 against Wrexham and 2-2 against both Derby County and Sheffield United. They also eliminated Swindon from the League Cup, winning 3-2, before eventually losing to Norwich.
QPR are currently averaging 1.67 goals scored per match and conceding 0.67. The Welsh side are averaging 1.67 goals both for and against per game.
Head to Head matches: Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Queens Park Rangers have won half of their last six meetings, suffering just one defeat.
The hosts are in good form. We expect them to claim another victory here (odds – 1.90).
Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City: key statistics and trends
- Queens Park Rangers have won twice in their first three rounds
- 67% of Queens Park Rangers matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.33 goals per game
- Cardiff City have drawn all three of their opening rounds
- 100% of Cardiff City matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City: Possible starting lineups
Queens Park Rangers are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Charles - Adamson, Clarke-Salter, Dunne, Mbengue - Edwards, Vail - Saito, Chair, Poku - Kone
Cardiff City are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation: Trotter - Scanlon, Bagan, Ng, Kpakio - Robertson, Moylan - Ashford, Colwill, Tanner - Saleh
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