Laura Rozo
The English second division will offer us a great match next Monday as Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers will be facing each other. The home team in need of points will be head-to-head against a QPR side that has shown several flashes of good soccer throughout this first half of the championship. The year is over but not for the king of sports, so if you are a soccer fan, you can’t miss this game.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the match between these two Championship clubs, Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers, an entertaining match taking place before the end of the year.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers Championship Matchday 24 on December 26, 2022
- Where: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, England
- When: Monday, December 26, 2022, 10:00 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Cardiff City (+145) / Tie (+230) / Queens Park Rangers (+188)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Cardiff City (AH -0.25, +106) / Queens Park Rangers (AH +0.25, -129)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+105), Under (-145)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-120) / No (-120)
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Cardiff City Preview
In their most recent match, Cardiff City drew against Blackpool in the Championship. Klon Etete scored in the 36th minute, but the lack of precision cost the Cardiff the game, as they registered 22 approaches, but the match ended with a score of 1-1.
Steve Morison’s team is in 20th place in the Championship standings with 26 points from 7 wins, 5 draws and 11 defeats. For this new Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers clash, the home side is expected to be led by Kion Etete and pressure from the opening minutes to open up space in the opposing goal.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop, Mahlon Romeo, Perry Ng, Cédric Kipré, Callum O’Dowda, Joe Ralls, Ryan Wintle, Mark Harris, Callum Robinson, Gavin Whyte, Kion Etete.
Queens Park Rangers Preview
Queens Park Rangers are currently seventh in the Championship standings. Michael Beale’s team has won 7, drawn 5 and lost 11 games so far this season.
In the last five matchdays, the Hoops have managed to get only one win, so they will surely come into this Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers match with the responsibility to win and get back on their feet. A victory for the Rangers is necessary in order to stay in the top half of the championship.
In their last clash against Preston, QPR won 1-0, with Jimmy Dunne finding the net to give his team the three points. The pressure was intense and the game very even.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Seny Dieng; Kenneth Paal, Jake Clarke-Salter, Jimmy Dunne, Ethan Laird; Albert Adomah, Andre Dozzell, Samuel Field; Tim Iroegbunam, Christopher Willock, Lyndon Dykes.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering their recent results, we believe that it will be the away team who will win this, Cardiff City vs Queens Park Rangers game. Despite their poor run in the last 5 games, QPR have shown that count on a roster capable of fighting against any opponent. If Etete has an inspirational night, Cardiff could have a tough time.
Prediction: Queens Park Rangers win 1-0.
