Queens Park Rangers FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Queens Park Rangers FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
- Queens Park Rangers FC 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Barnsley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Oct | Preston North End FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Queens Park Rangers FC to score. At the same time, Cardiff City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ilias Chair on 15 minutes.
- 15' Assisted by Albert Adomah with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ilias Chair makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Queens Park Rangers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Joe Ralls has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' GOAL! Todd Kane scores on 27.
- 31' A meaty challenge results in booking for Geoff Cameron on 31.
- 36' Queens Park Rangers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Leandro Bacuna.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Todd Kane on 45.
- 46' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Will Vaulks is replaced by Junior Hoilett on 46 minute.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yoann Barbet.
- 49' The England Joe Ralls breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 2-1!
- 54' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Vaulks made 357 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' Queens Park Rangers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cardiff City FC backline.
- 63' A tactical swap from Queens Park Rangers FC — Chris Willock on, Albert Adomah off on 63 minutes.
- 68' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Josh Murphy by Lee Tomlin on 68 minute.
- 73' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marlon Pack is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 75' The referee shows Cardiff City FC player a Yellow card on 75.
- 80' Joe Bennett, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 81' Queens Park Rangers FC make a change. Ilias Chair trudges off to be replaced by Dominic Ball on 81 minutes.
- 85' A stunning finish from Joe Ralls — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Macauley Bonne. He replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Queens Park Rangers FC 3-2 Cardiff City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 22
- 25
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Dominic Ball 81'
- 11
- 6
-
37
Albert Adomah ↓ Chris Willock 63'
- 2
- 13
- 23
- 9
Bench
-
7
Macauley Bonne ↑ 90'
- 24
- 26
-
12
Dominic Ball ↑ 81'
- 32
- 29
-
21
Chris Willock ↑ 63'
Coach
Mark Warburton
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Mark Harris 90'
- 10
-
11
Josh Murphy ↓ Lee Tomlin 68'
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 8
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Junior Hoilett 46'
- 16
- 27
Bench
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 90'
- 22
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 46'
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↑ 68'
- 1
- 20
- 32
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 3 |
| Joe Ralls | 2 |
| Zan Celar | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 2 |
| Bright Osayi-Samuel | 2 |
| Kenneth Paal | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
| Paul Smyth | 1 |
Head to Head
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2020-10-31
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2020-10-27
Barnsley FC
3–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2020-10-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Birmingham City FC
D
2020-10-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–2
Preston North End FC
L
2020-10-17
AFC Bournemouth
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2020-10-03
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Cardiff City FC Form
2020-10-31
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-10-28
Derby County FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2020-10-24
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-10-21
Cardiff City FC
1–1
AFC Bournemouth
D
2020-10-18
Preston North End FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2020-10-03
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Cardiff City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
54%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Cardiff City FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.