QPR U-21 vs Cardiff City U-21: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As QPR U-21 prepare to host Cardiff City U-21 on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this ENGLAND: Profesional Development League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

QPR U-21, currently 8th in the standings with 20 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 5 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 13 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Cardiff City U-21, sitting 4th with 25 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 8 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between QPR U-21 and Cardiff City U-21 have been competitive, with Cardiff City U-21 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Watford U-21, QPR U-21 recorded a 0-5 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Cardiff City U-21's last outing came against Bournemouth U-21, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, QPR U-21 are expected to maintain their unknown structure, QPR U-21 and Cardiff City U-21 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: QPR U-21's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Cardiff City U-21's games average 4.3 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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