Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 preview and prediction
The match
Queens Park Rangers U21 host Wigan Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 27 March, with kick-off at 14:30 (WAT) at MATRADE Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers U21 are 11th with 11 points from 11 games (in the bottom half), while Wigan Athletic U21 sit 12th on 10 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Queens Park Rangers U21's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Huddersfield Town U21 2–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Wigan Athletic U21's last 5: LLDWW Most recently they lost to Bristol City U21 2–3 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.3 goals: 2.2 for Queens Park Rangers U21 and 2.1 for Wigan Athletic U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Wigan Athletic U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Queens Park Rangers U2142%fair 2.39 · @2.10
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.80
Wigan Athletic U2137%fair 2.68 · @2.62
4.27Expected goals
2.19Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
2.08Wigan Athletic U21 xG
71%Both score
80%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–27%
2–17%
1–27%
1–16%
3–25%
3–15%
From our goals model: Queens Park Rangers U21 2.2 – 2.1 Wigan Athletic 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%
2.39
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.40
1.25
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
93%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Queens Park Rangers U21 ahead at half-time✓
35%
2.83
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queens Park Rangers U21 / FT Queens Park Rangers U21✗
26%
3.82
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
14.31
–
Form
Queens Park Rangers U21 – last 6
LWLWLL
24 Mar
@ Huddersfield Town U21
2–3
L
20 Mar
vs Colchester United U21
4–3
W
17 Mar
vs Sheffield United U21
0–2
L
10 Mar
vs Millwall U21
2–0
W
2 Mar
@ Swansea City U21
1–3
L
24 Feb
@ Bristol City U21
0–2
L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Wigan Athletic U21 – last 6
LLDWWL
24 Mar
vs Bristol City U21
2–3
L
13 Mar
@ Watford U21
2–4
L
10 Mar
vs Barnsley U21
1–1
D
2 Mar
@ Crewe Alexandra U21
3–1
W
24 Feb
vs Fleetwood Town U21
5–3
W
17 Feb
@ Sheffield United U21
2–3
L
2.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Queens Park Rangers U21 and Wigan Athletic U21.
What is the prediction for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
On our numbers Queens Park Rangers U21 have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Wigan Athletic U21 37%.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 4.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 80% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Our predicted score is Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Wigan Athletic U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.3 goals in total.
When is Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at MATRADE Loftus Road.
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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