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QPR vs Bolton Prediction, Tips & Odds

QPR vs Bolton

ChampionshipRegular Season - 2
QPR
#5 ยท Championship
DWDWW
0 - 0
Loftus Road, London
Referee: E. Duckworth
Bolton
#8 ยท Championship
DWLWD
โ˜… OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky โ€” both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.80
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.75 (implied 57.1%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 59.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.68). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.6% vs 57.1%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours QPR to win this match against Bolton, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. QPR enters the new season with a solid foundation, having ended the previous season on a high note with four wins and one draw in their last five matches. This strong finish positions them well for the upcoming campaign, and while they have yet to play this season, their recent form suggests they can carry that momentum forward. On the other hand, Bolton also comes into this match with a decent run, having recorded two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. However, their form appears slightly less consistent compared to QPR's. As they prepare for the season, Bolton will need to find a way to translate their past performances into results in the new campaign, particularly against a team that has demonstrated stronger recent form. The model output indicates that QPR has a win probability of around 55%, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to watch is QPR's odds to score at least two goals, which reflects confidence in their attacking capabilities. However, an honest caveat is that both teams are entering the season with no current data from this year, which could lead to unpredictability in performance. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, developed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team through an in-house model that evaluates expected goals alongside actual results from the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
QPR Win50%1.88
Draw23%3.59
Bolton Win28%3.88
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7553.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8750.1%

Combined goal output is high (2.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
QPR 1-1 Bolton
6.4015.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
QPR -0.5
1.8344%

QPR have been the stronger side, winning 41% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
6.40
15.7%
1-0
6.97
14.4%
2-1
7.77
12.9%
2-0
8.63
11.7%
0-0
10.00
10.1%
0-1
10.68
9.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 15.7% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature QPR clean sheets, in line with their 22% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
QPR
-0.0
1.38
Bolton
+0.0
2.88
QPR
-0.3
1.67
Bolton
+0.3
3.35
QPR
-0.5
1.83
Bolton
+0.5
3.53
QPR
-1.5
3.25
Bolton
+1.5
9.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. QPR are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

QPR vs Bolton
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.903.603.751.901.851.772.00
Marathonbet
1.833.703.921.861.911.741.95
Betfair
1.853.604.101.871.871.802.00
Pinnacle
1.903.834.041.911.98โ€”โ€”
SBO
1.883.283.681.891.95โ€”โ€”
William Hill
1.853.503.80โ€”โ€”1.751.95
Bet365
1.853.603.901.911.911.801.91
1xBet
1.853.703.901.861.911.741.98
Unibet
1.903.553.751.821.931.702.02
888Sport
1.913.403.751.851.851.751.95
Betano
1.933.653.901.901.951.752.00
Superbet
1.923.603.901.901.901.771.97
BetVictor
1.873.604.001.821.851.702.00

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
73.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.1%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XQPR or Draw
72%1.24
12QPR or Bolton
77%1.26
X2Draw or Bolton
50%1.89

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (QPR leads 5-3)
5 QPR2 Draw3 Bolton
Mar 19
QPR
1-2
Bolton
Championship
Sept 18
Bolton
1-2
QPR
Championship
Feb 18
QPR
2-0
Bolton
Championship
Oct 17
Bolton
1-1
QPR
Championship
Feb 16
Bolton
1-1
QPR
Championship
Oct 15
QPR
4-3
Bolton
Championship
Jan 14
QPR
2-1
Bolton
Championship
Aug 13
Bolton
0-1
QPR
Championship
Mar 12
Bolton
2-1
QPR
Premier League
Aug 11
QPR
0-4
Bolton
Premier League

In the last 10 matches between QPR and Bolton, QPR has won 5 times, Bolton has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a mix of close contests and a few more decisive results, with QPR achieving narrow victories in several matches, including a 2-0 win and a 4-3 thriller. However, Bolton has also shown capability, with a notable 4-0 victory in the past. Overall, while QPR has the upper hand in this head-to-head record, the matches have been competitive, with both teams capable of securing wins.

Championship Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Millwall
22005056
WW
2
West Brom
22005236
WW
3
Charlton
22004226
WW
4
Wolves
21105324
WD
5
QPR
21103124
DW
6
Blackburn
21104314
WD
8
Bolton
21102114
DW
22
Lincoln
200225-30
LL
23
Norwich
200215-40
LL
24
Southampton
2101431-1
WL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
QPRHome
0W1D0L
1 playedGF 0 ยท GA 01.00 pts/game
BoltonAway
0W1D0L
1 playedGF 0 ยท GA 01.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
QPRBolton
1.63Goals p.g.1.31
1.52Goals conceded p.g.0.85
22%Clean sheets38%
41%Win rate46%
3.15Avg goals in match2.15
QPR
Recent Form

QPR have won 5 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Bolton 0-0 and drew with Millwall 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 6D 10L from the last 27 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: QPRAll competitions
22 Aug
QPR
0-0
Bolton
Championship
15 Aug
Portsmouth
1-3
QPR
Championship
08 Aug
QPR
1-1
Millwall
League Cup
01 Aug
AFC Wimbledon
2-3
QPR
Friendlies Clubs
31 Jul
Bromley
0-7
QPR
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
QPR
3-2
Fiorentina
Friendlies Clubs
11
Win
41%
6
Draw
22%
10
Lost
37%
Bolton
Recent Form

Bolton have won 2 of their last 7 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Bolton 0-0 and lost to Sheffield Wednesday 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 3L from the last 13 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BoltonAll competitions
22 Aug
QPR
0-0
Bolton
Championship
15 Aug
Bolton
2-1
Preston
Championship
08 Aug
Sheffield Wednesday
1-0
Bolton
League Cup
01 Aug
Bolton
1-0
NAC Breda
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Fleetwood Town
1-1
Bolton
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Bolton
0-0
Everton
Friendlies Clubs
6
Win
46%
4
Draw
31%
3
Lost
23%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

7 players

QPR5

โœ•B. Kemper
Missing FixtureAnkle Injury
โœ•J. Obikwu
Missing FixtureInjury
โœ•K. Dembele
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
โœ•R. Kolli
Missing FixtureCoach's decision
โœ•T. Lamptey
Missing FixtureKnee Injury

Bolton2

โœ•R. Rodrigues
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
โœ•X. Simons
Missing FixtureRed Card

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
QPR Win1.88 (49.8%)
Bolton Win3.88 (27.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.87 (50.1%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.91 (49.9%)
Both Teams Score1.75 (53.3%)
BTTS No1.98 (46.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.59 (22.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

E. Duckworth has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by E. Duckworth to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

QPR average 1.6 goals per match at home; Bolton 1.3 on the road. Open, attack-leaning sides tend to produce more corners; tight, low-event games tend to produce fewer. Our pick is over 9.5 corners at 1.72.

Player Stats Bet

QPR have been the stronger side on attack across the season, winning 41% of their matches and averaging 1.6 goals per game. QPR player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.