Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · fair 1.68
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.87
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Queens Park Rangers U21 host Cardiff City U21 in the Professional Development League on Tuesday 17 February, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at The SKYex Community Stadium. Queens Park Rangers U21 are 11th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Cardiff City U21 sit 5th on 13 points (in the top half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.9 goals: 2.0 for Queens Park Rangers U21 and 1.9 for Cardiff City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 74% and both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Queens Park Rangers U21 42%, draw 20%, Cardiff City U21 38%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 3.5 goals – a 53% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Cardiff City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Queens Park Rangers U2142%fair 2.38 · @2.00
Draw20%fair 5.02 · @3.95
Cardiff City U2138%fair 2.63 · @2.75
3.86Expected goals
1.98Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
1.88Cardiff City U21 xG
60%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–18%
2–18%
1–27%
2–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Queens Park Rangers U21 2.0 – 1.9 Cardiff City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Queens Park Rangers U21 to win✓
42%
2.38
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.68
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
1.75
Half-time result
Queens Park Rangers U21 ahead at half-time✓
34%
2.92
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queens Park Rangers U21 / FT Queens Park Rangers U21✓
25%
3.94
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.87
–
Form
Queens Park Rangers U21
No recent results on record.
Cardiff City U21
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Queens Park Rangers U21 and Cardiff City U21.
What is the prediction for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our pick is Over 3.5 goals with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.
Who will win Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On our numbers Queens Park Rangers U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Cardiff City U21 38%.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
We expect about 3.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our predicted score is Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Cardiff City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.9 goals in total.
When is Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at The SKYex Community Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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