Professional Development League
Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 14:00 (UK Time)
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Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Prediction & Stats - Professional Development League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 carries real history into this round of the Professional Development League.
The two sides meet on 13/10 (Tuesday) at , 14:00 (UK time).
Read the Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Cardiff City U21 Win
Last updated on 13-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Cardiff City U21 the side to beat, with roughly 31% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Professional Development League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Queens Park Rangers U21 Preview
Queens Park Rangers U21 reach this fixture 7 match into their Professional Development League. Here is where Queens Park Rangers U21 stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost
0.57 points per game
12 scored, at 1.71 a game
21 conceded, at 3 a game
Queens Park Rangers U21, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Queens Park Rangers U21
13/10/2026 09:00
06/10/2026 08:00
28/09/2026 14:00
21/09/2026 08:00
13/09/2026 08:00
Cardiff City U21: how they are travelling
Cardiff City U21 come in 5 matches into their Professional Development League.
Here is what Cardiff City U21 have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.6 points per game
13 scored, at 2.6 a game
5 conceded, at 1 a game
Cardiff City U21, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: , 0 goals
Most assists: , 0 assists
Recent results — Cardiff City U21
13/10/2026 09:00
18/09/2026 14:00
14/09/2026 09:00
01/09/2026 14:00
25/08/2026 08:00
The head-to-head favours Queens Park Rangers U21
Recent meetings have tended to go Queens Park Rangers U21's way against Cardiff City U21.
From 16 match(es):
Queens Park Rangers U21: 10 win(s)
Cardiff City U21: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 prediction.
Form comparison Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Queens Park Rangers U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
0.57 |
| Home |
D
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.71 | 5.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.96 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.34 | 1.76 |
Away Team
Cardiff City U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.43 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 1.03 | 0.92 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21
Match: Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21
Competition: Professional Development League
Date: Tuesday, 13/10/2026
Kick-off: 14:00 (UK time)
Venue:
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Stats
The statistics for Queens Park Rangers U21 vs Cardiff City U21 that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
5.09
League: 3.83
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
75%
League: 71%
Cards
0
League: 0
Corners
10.17
League: 10.52
Home Team
Queens Park Rangers U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
L
W
|
0.57 |
| Home |
D
L
W
D
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.71 | 5.67 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.71 | 2.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 86% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 1.96 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.34 | 1.76 |
Away Team
Cardiff City U21
England - Professional Development League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
D
D
W
|
1.6 |
| Home |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Goals | 3.6 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.6 | 2.33 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.52 | 1.43 | 1.66 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 1.03 | 0.92 |
Corners
10.43 / Match
+24% Corners / Match
Queens Park Rangers U21 received +24% more corners than Cardiff City U21 in the Professional Development League
8.4 / Match
Cardiff City U21
(5)
Coventry City U21
(4)
Swansea City U21
(1)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(9)
Fleetwood Town U21
(4)
Huddersfield Town U21
(7)
Hull City U21
(9)(4)
Queens Park Rangers U21
(3)
Peterborough United U21
(5)
Sheffield United U21
(2)
Sheffield Wednesday U21
(4)
Wigan Athletic U21
(7)
Barnsley U21
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Cardiff City U21
(-1)
Coventry City U21
(-1)
Swansea City U21
(-1)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(-1)
Fleetwood Town U21
(-1)
Huddersfield Town U21
(-1)
Hull City U21
(-1)(-1)
Queens Park Rangers U21
(-1)
Peterborough United U21
(-1)
Sheffield United U21
(-1)
Sheffield Wednesday U21
(-1)
Wigan Athletic U21
(-1)
Barnsley U21
Goals Scored
1.71 / Match
+52%
Cardiff City U21 is +52% better in terms of goals scored
2.6 / Match
Cardiff City U21
(1)
Coventry City U21
(1)
Swansea City U21
(2)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(1)
Fleetwood Town U21
(4)
Huddersfield Town U21
(1)
Hull City U21
(3)(1)
Queens Park Rangers U21
(6)
Peterborough United U21
(1)
Sheffield United U21
(0)
Sheffield Wednesday U21
(5)
Wigan Athletic U21
(1)
Barnsley U21
Goals Conceded
3 / Match
+67%
Queens Park Rangers U21 condeded +67% more goals than Cardiff City U21
1 / Match
Cardiff City U21
(1)
Coventry City U21
(5)
Swansea City U21
(4)
Bolton Wanderers U21
(3)
Fleetwood Town U21
(1)
Huddersfield Town U21
(3)
Hull City U21
(3)(1)
Queens Park Rangers U21
(0)
Peterborough United U21
(1)
Sheffield United U21
(0)
Sheffield Wednesday U21
(2)
Wigan Athletic U21
(2)
Barnsley U21
Professional Development League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bolton Wanderers U21
|
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 2.57 |
| 2 |
Fleetwood Town U21
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 3 |
Bristol City U21
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 |
Swansea City U21
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 5 |
Coventry City U21
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Sheffield United U21
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Wigan Athletic U21
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 8 |
Charlton Athletic U21
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 9 |
Cardiff City U21
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 10 |
Peterborough United U21
|
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 7 | 1.4 |
| 11 |
Barnsley U21
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Huddersfield Town U21
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Sheffield Wednesday U21
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Colchester United U21
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 21 | -7 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 15 |
Hull City U21
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Queens Park Rangers U21
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 17 |
Millwall U21
|
4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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