In what was a Championship clash in the 2024/25 campaign, QPR and Cardiff will meet in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday afternoon with both clubs now in different divisions in the English Football League (EFL). Indeed, QPR are still in the Championship having finished in 15th place last season, but Cardiff were relegated down to League One having finished at the bottom of the pile.
As such, the Bluebirds have had to let go of a lot of star names in the summer transfer window, including the likes of Welsh wizard Aaron Ramsey. In contrast, QPR have already been busy, bringing in the likes of Kealey Adamson and Kwame Poku among other star names, and Hoops fans will be hoping to see the new faces in action on Wednesday.
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QPR vs Cardiff prediction: Hoops should hop to victory
Key stats
- QPR have won three of their last four games in total in all competitions.
- Cardiff have conceded a total of six goals across their previous four matches in all competitions.
- QPR have won three of the last five H2Hs across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: QPR 2-1 Cardiff
QPR should have the edge given their superior position in the EFL and H2H record of late. However, they are yet to keep a clean sheet in pre-season so far, Cardiff should feel confident of at least getting themselves on the scoresheet.
Pre-game odds and probability: No odds currently available at the time of writing
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds not currently available at the time of writing
In the meantime, feel free to check out our expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: QPR on top in battle with Bluebirds
As mentioned before, QPR have won three of the previous five H2Hs, giving them a mental advantage heading into this clash. The Hoops were victorious 2-0 away from home in their last meeting with Cardiff in November.
England Championship 05/04/25
QPR
Cardiff
England Championship 27/11/24
Cardiff
QPR
England Championship 01/01/24
QPR
Cardiff
England Championship 12/08/23
Cardiff
QPR
England Championship 26/12/22
Cardiff
QPR
QPR preview: New signings expected to start?
Predicted lineup: Nardi (GK), Dunne, Cook, Morrison, Adamson, Varane, Field, Smyth, Madsen, Poku & Lloyd
Both Adamson and Poku could start for QPR in what may be a strong XI fielded by the Hoops. Other new signings are also pushing to impress in this one.
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: A familiar XI?
With no major signings made in the summer transfer window so far at the time of writing, Cardiff may stick to a familiar XI from the 2024/25 campaign. Among those hoping for a start are the experienced duo of Calum Chambers and Callum Robinson, while a number of youngsters and academy players will be hoping to be given a chance from the substitutes bench.
Predicted lineup: Horvath (GK), Daland, Bagan, Fish, Ng, Chambers, Wintle, 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: Kwame Poku
New signing Kwame Poku could feature from the start for QPR, after an impressive season at Peterborough in the 2024/25 campaign. Indeed, the talented winger scored a total of 12 goals and made a further eight assists in the Championship, and also helped Posh win the Football League Trophy for a second successive season.