Our QPR vs Cardiff Prediction: 3-1
QPR vs Cardiff in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 5, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This QPR vs Cardiff 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's Last Match – Stoke vs QPR
QPR must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 England Championship defeat against Stoke on March 29. In that match, QPR controlled 54% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.49 | 36 |
 QPR | 54% | 6 (3) | 0.5 | 31 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Sheff Wed
Cardiff will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Sheff Wed on March 29. In that match, Cardiff recorded 44% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 44% | 9 (4) | 1.36 | 63 |
 Sheff Wed | 56% | 4 (2) | 0.43 | 21 |
QPR vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| QPR | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | Attacking Strength | 1.37 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.51 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
QPR are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
QPR 13-16
Cardiff 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
QPR to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.25
Cardiff to win: @3.3
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05
Lineups
QPR (4-2-3-1) : Paul Nardi, Jimmy Dunne, Ronnie Edwards, Liam Morrison, Kenneth Paal, Sam Field, Jack Colback, Yang Min-hyeok, Lucas Andersen, Paul Smyth, Alfie Lloyd
Cardiff (4-2-3-1) : Ethan Horvath, Andy Rinomhota, Will Fish, Joel Bagan, Callum O'Dowda, Sivert Mannsverk, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies, Cian Ashford, William Alves, Yousef Salech
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