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Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City Prediction: Kone can star in 4/1 Bet Builder

Newly promoted Cardiff City have drawn all three of their games since returning to the Championship but they face a tough challenge against a QPR side who have only conceded twice in the new season.

The Bluebirds have not fared well in recent meetings between this pair and will hope to reverse that trend in this battle between two unbeaten sides.

Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City Tips Summary

Best Bet - Queens Park Rangers @ 9/10
Alternative Bet - Ilias Chair to score or assist @ 20/21
Bet Builder - Queens Park Rangers to win, Both teams to score, Richard Kone to score at any time @ 4/1

Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City

Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City Prediction

Best Bet - Queens Park Rangers @ 9/10

Queens Park Rangers were among the most inconsistent teams in last season's Championship, finishing 15th under manager Julien Stephan.

However, they have made some interesting signings over the summer and look ready to kick on after a solid start to the new campaign.

Dennis Cirkin and Tariq Lamptey were both full-backs operating in the Premier League not long ago, while Glen Kamara should add a touch of class in midfield.

Manchester City loanee Pierce Charles could be a real star in goal and this young team could be going places.

An unbeaten start to the season has seen them beat Blackburn and Portsmouth, while also holding Bolton to a goalless draw, and they are fancied to be too strong for visiting Cardiff.

The Bluebirds may have been impressive in attack but they have shipped at least two goals in four of their five matches this term.

They were dumped out of the EFL Cup by Norwich and may struggle to impose themselves on a QPR team who tend to excel without the ball.

Side with the hosts to come out on top in this battle of the unbeaten outfits.

Alternative Bet - Ilias Chair to score or assist @ 20/21

Ilias Chair has long been QPR's attacking difference maker and that has been no different this season, with the Moroccan already scoring twice and registering an assist in three league games.

Against a Cardiff side who have been so leaky at the back, expect Chair to make hay and he can extend his strong start to the campaign with another goal or assist.

Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City Bet Builder Tip

  • Queens Park Rangers to win

  • Both teams to score

  • Richard Kone to score at any time

Pays 4/1

QPR have a strong record against these opponents, particularly at home, so they are expected to secure a third league win of the season.

Both teams have scored in all five of Cardiff's matches this season and a repeat looks likely given their attacking and possession-heavy approach.

Richard Kone was QPR's top goalscorer last season and the forward has already registered four shots on target in just 117 minutes of Championship action.

Side with Kone to get on the scoresheet in this clash.

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Key Match Stats

  • QPR have lost only one of the last six meetings.

  • Both teams have scored in Cardiff's last five matches.

  • Three of the last seven head-to-heads have finished 2-1.

  • Four of Cardiff's last five games have gone over 2.5 goals.

  • Cardiff's Yousef Salech has four goals in all competitions this term.

  • QPR's Richard Kone has registered four shots on target in his 117 minutes of Championship football.

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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