QPR v Bristol City prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for QPR v Bristol City, Championship on Sat, 26 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
QPR host Bristol City in the Championship on Saturday 26 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
QPR are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Bristol City, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Nine of QPR’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of QPR’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, QPR have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.38. QPR have scored 15 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). QPR have conceded 12 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Seven of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Bristol City have two wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.29 points per game, scoring 1.71 and conceding 1.86. Bristol City have scored 12 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bristol City have conceded 15 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Bristol City are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. QPR (ninth) and Bristol City (16th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have QPR the stronger side, 120 rating points above Bristol City (QPR 1508, Bristol City 1388, after at least 425 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 11 April 2026, finished QPR 0–0 Bristol City.
Team news
Predicted QPR XI (4-4-2): P. Charles, J. Dunne, K. Adamson, R. Edwards, J. Clarke-Salter, G. Kamara, H. Vale, N. Madsen, P. Smyth, R. Burrell, R. Kolli — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ilias Chair (3.6 per match over six appearances, two goals and one assist) and Harvey Vale (3.5 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been QPR’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for QPR (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ilias Chair averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 388 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last six appearances. Harvey Vale averages 2.1 key passes per 90 over 846 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Bristol City XI (4-2-3-1): S. Tickle, R. Cardines, L. Eissat, C. Pring, G. Tanner, J. Knight, S. Twine, Y. Hirakawa, G. Yah, J. Wallace, D. Ballard — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Rio Cardines (4.4 per match over 11 appearances, six assists) and Robert Dickie (4.0 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Bristol City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Rio Cardines averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 1224 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances. Robert Dickie averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 711 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Loftus Road
- Head-to-head (last 6): QPR 2 · draws 4 · Bristol City 0 · 1.33 goals/game
- Recent form: QPR 1W 3D 1L · Bristol City 1W 1D 3L
QPR v Bristol City (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | QPR for / against | Line | Bristol City for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.75 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.5 for · 12.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.38 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.38 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.88 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 8.88 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.75 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
QPR
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu n 8 | 21.9 | 2.6 | 0.5 | — |
| R. Kone n 8 | 46.6 | 2.2 | 0.5 | — |
| Glen Kamara n 8 | 72 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| L. Scarlett n 4 | 28.3 | 1.6 | 0 | — |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 1.4 | 2.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Poku n 8 | 65.5 | 3.6 | 1 |
| A. Lloyd n 8 | 39 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 2.2 | 1.9 |
| I. Chair n 8 | 59 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Chair n 8 | 59 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| R. Burrell n 8 | 74.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| N. Madsen n 8 | 68 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Rayan Jawad Kolli n 8 | 65.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| P. Smyth n 8 | 63.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Lamptey n 8 | 32.1 | 3.5 |
| L. Scarlett n 4 | 28.3 | 3.2 |
| Justin Patrick Nnamdi Obikwu n 8 | 21.9 | 3.1 |
| Dennis Cirkin n 8 | 61.9 | 2.5 |
| P. Smyth n 8 | 63.9 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Charles n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
Bristol City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Adebayo n 8 | 16.8 | 4.7 | 1.3 | — |
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 2.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Sam Greenwood n 8 | 36.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | — |
| J. Knight n 8 | 78 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Lisav Naif Eissat n 8 | 73.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| D. Ballard n 8 | 59 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| T. Horvat n 8 | 32.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Y. Hirakawa n 8 | 61.9 | 2 | 1.3 |
| S. Bell n 8 | 26.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bell n 8 | 26.6 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Rio Cardines n 8 | 79.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Lisav Naif Eissat n 8 | 73.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| D. Ballard n 8 | 59 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. McNally n 8 | 87.9 | 2.6 |
| J. Wallace n 8 | 49.6 | 2.3 |
| B. De Keersmaecker n 8 | 56.5 | 2.2 |
| G. Tanner n 8 | 71.3 | 1.9 |
| C. Pring n 8 | 53.3 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Tickle n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind QPR v Bristol City — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-11 QPR 0–0 Bristol City
- 2025-10-04 Bristol City 1–2 QPR
- 2025-04-12 QPR 1–1 Bristol City
- 2024-12-14 Bristol City 1–1 QPR
- 2024-02-17 Bristol City 0–1 QPR
- 2023-11-11 QPR 0–0 Bristol City
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between QPR and Bristol City?
- In their last 6 meetings, QPR won 2, Bristol City won 0 and there were 4 draws, averaging 1.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of QPR and Bristol City?
- Recent form — QPR 1W 3D 1L; Bristol City 1W 1D 3L.
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