Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Wigan Athletic U21 travel to face Queens Park Rangers U21 on Friday 27 March in the Professional Development League, with MATRADE Loftus Road the venue – the ball rolls at 14:30 WAT. In the table, Queens Park Rangers U21 are 11th, lower half, on 11 points after 11 matches; Wigan Athletic U21 are 12th (lower half) with 10. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Queens Park Rangers U21, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Huddersfield Town U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Wigan Athletic U21, last 5: LLDWW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Bristol City U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.5 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Queens Park Rangers U21 2.5 xG, Wigan Athletic U21 2.1 xG – a total near 4.5. That is an open game on paper: 83% for three or more goals, 72% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Queens Park Rangers U21 46%, draw 20%, Wigan Athletic U21 34%.
GG/NG: GG (72%) at 1.25.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (72%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Queens Park Rangers U21 2–2 Wigan Athletic U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Queens Park Rangers U2146%fair 2.19 · @2.10
Draw20%fair 4.92 · @3.80
Wigan Athletic U2134%fair 2.94 · @2.62
4.54Expected goals
2.48Queens Park Rangers U21 xG
2.06Wigan Athletic U21 xG
72%Both score
83%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–27%
2–17%
3–26%
1–26%
3–16%
1–15%
From our goals model: Queens Park Rangers U21 2.5 – 2.1 Wigan Athletic 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✗
46%
2.19
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
72%
1.39
1.25
Draw no bet
Queens Park Rangers U21 (draw no bet)✗
57%
1.74
–
Asian handicap
Wigan Athletic U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
94%
1.06
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
83%
1.20
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
53%
1.90
–
First team to score
Queens Park Rangers U21 to score first✓
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Queens Park Rangers U21 ahead at half-time✓
39%
2.53
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Queens Park Rangers U21 / FT Queens Park Rangers U21✗
31%
3.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
7%
14.77
–
Recent results
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 72% 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 46% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Wigan Athletic U21 34%.
How many goals will there be in Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Wigan Athletic U21?
We expect about 4.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 83% likely and both teams score 72% 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 4.5 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.
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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