Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 02/09
The encounter between Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City is set to kick off at 19:45 on Wednesday, 02/09.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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2nd Half Cardiff City Win
Why we predict Cardiff City to win the second half
Our prediction is Second Half – Cardiff City Win for the Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City fixture.
We expect Cardiff City to improve as the game progresses, possibly capitalizing on counterattacks or defensive lapses. Their second-half resilience could see them outscore Queens Park Rangers after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Queens Park Rangers
Scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Cardiff City ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Cardiff City
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
6 matches against Queens Park Rangers ended in a draw
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
2nd Half Cardiff City Win: 11/4
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Queens Park Rangers Preview
Queens Park Rangers has completed 2 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 3 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 1 (0.5 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Queens Park Rangers has played 51 matches, scoring 68 goals (1.33 per match) and conceding 80 (1.57 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Queens Park Rangers
Goals Scored:70
Goals Conceded:81
Average Goals Scored:1.35
Average Goals Conceded:1.56
Wins:18
Goal Difference:-11
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Blackburn Rovers
1 - 2
Queens Park Rangers
W
22/08
Queens Park Rangers
0 - 0
Bolton Wanderers
D
15/08
Portsmouth
1 - 3
Queens Park Rangers
W
08/08
Queens Park Rangers
1 - 1
Millwall
D
02/05
Ipswich Town
3 - 0
Queens Park Rangers
L
Queens Park Rangers to win the match: 10/11
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Cardiff City Preview
Across 2 EFL Championship matches, Cardiff City has posted 0 victories, 2 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 3 (1.5 per match) and conceded 3 (1.5 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Cardiff City has earned 34 wins from 60 matches across all competitions, scoring 112 goals (1.87 per match) and conceding 71 (1.18 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Cardiff City
Goals Scored:114
Goals Conceded:73
Average Goals Scored:1.87
Average Goals Conceded:1.2
Wins:34
Goal Difference:41
Date
Game
Result
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
25/08
Cardiff City
1 - 2
Norwich City
L
22/08
Derby County
2 - 2
Cardiff City
D
17/08
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Wrexham
D
08/08
Cardiff City
3 - 2
Swindon Town
W
Cardiff City to win the match: 13/5
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Statistical Insights for Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Queens Park Rangers vs Cardiff City fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Queens Park Rangers
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
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
Cardiff City
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
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
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Home Win
10/11
52.36%
Draw
5/2
28.57%
Away Win
5/2
28.49%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Queens Park Rangers
6
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City scored +50% more goals than Queens Park Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City goals scored count, last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
2
Bolton Wanderers
0
Portsmouth
3
Millwall
1
Ipswich Town
0
2
Sheffield United
1
Norwich City
2
Derby County
1
Wrexham
3
Swindon Town
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Queens Park Rangers
6
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City conceded +50% more goals than Queens Park Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
1
Bolton Wanderers
0
Portsmouth
1
Millwall
1
Ipswich Town
3
2
Sheffield United
2
Norwich City
2
Derby County
1
Wrexham
2
Swindon Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Queens Park Rangers
23
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
40
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +74% more corners than Queens Park Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City corners count, last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
3
Bolton Wanderers
9
Portsmouth
3
Millwall
6
Ipswich Town
2
13
Sheffield United
5
Norwich City
7
Derby County
9
Wrexham
6
Swindon Town
Key metrics
Cards
Queens Park Rangers
5
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +60% more cards than Queens Park Rangers in the last 5 matches.
Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City cards count, last 5 matches
Blackburn Rovers
2
Bolton Wanderers
1
Portsmouth
1
Millwall
0
Ipswich Town
1
2
Sheffield United
3
Norwich City
1
Derby County
1
Wrexham
1
Swindon Town
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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