QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-3

QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:30 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Expecting an open game, our correct score prediction is 1-3 for the away side, though a wager on over 2.5 goals also holds strong potential.

This QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

QPR U21's Last Match – West Brom U21 vs QPR U21

QPR U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England U21 Premier League Cup loss to West Brom U21 on February 11. In that match, QPR U21 saw 59% of the ball and 1 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
West Brom U21	41%	0 (5)	-	56
QPR U21	59%	0 (1)	-	36

Cardiff U21's Last Match – Bournemouth U21 vs Cardiff U21

Cardiff U21 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw with Bournemouth U21 on February 2. In that match, Cardiff U21 controlled 46% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Bournemouth U21	54%	0 (7)	-	53
Cardiff U21	46%	0 (10)	-	43

QPR U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

QPR U21 are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 2.2 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.

QPR U21 Fixtures

Cardiff U21 Fixtures