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QPR vs Bolton Prediction, Tips & Odds

QPR vs Bolton

ChampionshipRegular Season - 2
QPR
#4 · Championship
LWWDW
0 - 0
Loftus Road, London
Referee: E. Duckworth
Bolton
#21 · Championship
LLLDW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — 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 Win58%1.88
Draw23%3.59
Bolton Win20%3.88
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7553.9%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8750.7%

Combined goal output is high (2.8 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 -1.5
3.2538%

QPR have been the stronger side, winning 43% 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 20% 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
1.903.834.041.911.98
SBO
1.883.283.681.891.95
William Hill
1.853.503.801.751.95
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
50.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
29.6%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XQPR or Draw
80%1.24
12QPR or Bolton
77%1.26
X2Draw or Bolton
42%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
West Ham
74212091114
WWWWD
2
West Brom
641196313
WWDLW
3
Swansea
632184411
LDWWD
4
QPR
632174311
DLWWD
5
Charlton
632167-111
DLDWW
6
Middlesbrough
531185310
WDWLW
21
Bolton
6114612-64
LLLLD
22
Derby
6114511-64
LLWLD
23
Burnley
6033713-63
DLDLL
24
Preston
6105612-63
LWLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
QPRHome
1W1D1L
3 playedGF 2 · GA 21.33 pts/game
BoltonAway
0W1D2L
3 playedGF 2 · GA 70.33 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
QPRBolton
1.6Goals p.g.1.19
1.47Goals conceded p.g.1.19
20%Clean sheets31%
43%Win rate38%
3.07Avg goals in match2.38
1.82xG per game1.72
0.01xGA per game0.29
43%Possession %58%
5.3Shots on target / game6.0
3.0Corners per game9.5
QPR
Recent Form

QPR have won 6 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Middlesbrough 0-1 and beat Cardiff 2-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 13W 6D 11L from the last 30 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: QPRAll competitions
05 Sept
QPR
0-1
Middlesbrough
Championship
02 Sept
QPR
2-1
Cardiff
Championship
29 Aug
Blackburn
1-2
QPR
Championship
22 Aug
QPR
0-0
Bolton
Championship
15 Aug
Portsmouth
1-3
QPR
Championship
08 Aug
QPR
1-1
Millwall
League Cup
13
Win
43%
6
Draw
20%
11
Lost
37%
Bolton
Recent Form

Bolton have won 2 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Bolton 4-0 and lost to Sheffield Utd 3-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 6L from the last 16 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BoltonAll competitions
05 Sept
Millwall
4-0
Bolton
Championship
01 Sept
Sheffield Utd
3-2
Bolton
Championship
29 Aug
Bolton
0-1
Lincoln
Championship
22 Aug
QPR
0-0
Bolton
Championship
15 Aug
Bolton
2-1
Preston
Championship
08 Aug
Sheffield Wednesday
1-0
Bolton
League Cup
6
Win
38%
4
Draw
25%
6
Lost
38%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

7 players

QPR5

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

Bolton2

R. Rodrigues
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
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.

High Probability
QPR Win1.88 (57.6%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.87 (50.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.91 (49.3%)
Both Teams Score1.75 (53.9%)
BTTS No1.98 (46.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.59 (22.5%)
Bolton Win3.88 (19.8%)

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 have averaged 3.0 corners per match at home; Bolton 9.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

QPR have generated 1.82 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 43% of them. They put 5.3 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. 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.