Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · fair 1.67
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.71
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 17 February the Professional Development League brings Queens Park Rangers U21 against Cardiff City U21 at The SKYex Community Stadium. Kick-off: 14:30 WAT. In the table, Queens Park Rangers U21 are 11th, lower half, on 11 points after 11 matches; Cardiff City U21 are 5th (upper half) with 13. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Queens Park Rangers U21 2.1 xG, Cardiff City U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 75% and GG at 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Queens Park Rangers U21 44%, draw 21%, Cardiff City U21 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 3.5 goals (53%, odds 1.75). Most likely score in line with that pick: Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Cardiff City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Queens Park Rangers U2144%fair 2.28 · @2.00
Draw21%fair 4.82 · @3.95
Cardiff City U2135%fair 2.83 · @2.75
3.92Expected goals
2.07Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
1.85Cardiff City U21 xG
60%Both score
75%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–18%
1–18%
2–27%
1–27%
3–15%
3–25%
From our goals model: Queens Park Rangers U21 2.1 – 1.8 Cardiff City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Queens Park Rangers U21 to win✓
44%
2.28
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
–
Draw no bet
Queens Park Rangers U21 (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.81
–
Asian handicap
Cardiff City U21 +1 (Asian handicap)
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.75
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
64%
1.55
–
First team to score
Queens Park Rangers U21 to score first✓
52%
1.93
–
Half-time result
Queens Park Rangers U21 ahead at half-time✓
36%
2.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queens Park Rangers U21 / FT Queens Park Rangers U21✓
27%
3.68
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.71
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Recent results
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 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cardiff City U21 35%.
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 75% 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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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