QPR will host Cardiff in the upcoming Championship round on Saturday, 5 April.
With both teams in danger of relegation, who will emerge victorious from this important duel? Find that out and more from our QPR vs Cardiff prediction and preview.
Contents
QPR vs Cardiff predictions: Goals on both sides in a close contest
Key stats
- We saw both teams score in the last five Cardiff's matches in a row.
- QPR are without a win in six games in a row.
- Cardiff have only won two of their 19 away games in the league so far.
Correct score prediction: QPR 1-1 Cardiff
With QPR in horrific form and Cardiff struggling away from home this entire season, a draw in this match sounds like an outcome that would suit both parties.
Pre-game odds and probability: QPR favoured to win
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.40%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see that the hosts are the expected winners based on these QPR vs Cardiff odds, although the guests are clearly not without a chance either.
Considering how close these two teams are in the standings and that they're both struggling to keep their head out of the water, the odds certainly make sense.
Also, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: QPR with the advantage
In the last five H2Hs between these teams, we saw QPR win three times, along with one draw and one win for Cardiff. QPR are also ahead when it comes to their overall H2H record with Cardiff: 34-12-21.
England Championship 01/01/24
QPR
Cardiff
England Championship 12/08/23
Cardiff
QPR
England Championship 26/12/22
Cardiff
QPR
England Championship 19/10/22
QPR
Cardiff
England Championship 05/03/22
QPR
Cardiff
QPR preview: On a terrible run of form
With five losses in their last six games, QPR have struggled to get any points lately and this poor streak could cost them a lot since they've now fallen to the 15th place in the standings. That's still not an overly dangerous spot, but QPR are now just five points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone and if they don't find a way to win some games soon, they might find themselves truly in the battle for survival.
When it comes to team news, Ilias Chair, Zan Celar, Sam Field, and Jake Clarke-Salter are all out with injuries, while Koki Saito has to serve a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Dunne, Cook, Morrison, Ashby, Varane, Field, Smyth, Madsen, Saito & Lloyd
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Sunderland
0
QPR
1
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Burnley
5
QPR
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Swansea
2
QPR
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Preston
1
QPR
2
England Championship 12/04/25
D
Bristol City
1
QPR
1
Cardiff preview: Hoping to get out of the relegation zone
After three losses in a row, which made Cardiff one of the main candidates for relegation, four points from their last two matches have brough back hope to their fans. At the moment, the Bluebirds are one point behind the first team outside of the relegation zone and with seven rounds left in the season, they certainly have a good chance to survive.
Meanwhile, Joe Ralls, Aaron Ramsey, Jak Alnwick, Jesper Daland, and Alex Robertson are all on Cardiff's injury list at this time.
Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), O'Dowda, Bagan, Fish, Ng, Chambers, Mannsverk, Ashford, Alves, Salech & Robinson
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Norwich
4
Cardiff
2
England Championship 26/04/25
D
West Brom
0
Cardiff
0
England Championship 21/04/25
D
Oxford Utd
1
Cardiff
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Cardiff
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Stoke
1
Cardiff
0
Player to watch: Callum Robinson
With 12 goals in the Championship so far, Robinson has been Cardiff's best scorer and their most reliable offensive weapon, so QPR will have to keep a close eye on the Irish forward in this game.
