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Bolton Wanderers- Xavier Simons
QPR vs Bolton Wanderers is a 3pm kick-off at Loftus Road, with the hosts favoured against a Bolton side stepping up from League One.
QPR have home advantage and the experience of this level, while Bolton arrive full of confidence after going up. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 3pm BST on Saturday, August 22nd.
Premium Tips
Andy leans towards the hosts, whose home advantage and know-how at this level give them the edge over a promoted side.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| QPR to win and under 2.5 goals | 16/5 | QPR’s home advantage and know-how at this level should count for plenty against a Bolton side still finding its feet after promotion. Recent form and head-to-head meetings point to a tight, low-scoring contest, and with our correct score sitting at 1-0, backing the Hoops alongside the under fits neatly together. |
| Maxwell Conway and Ethan Erhahon to be booked | 9/1 | Conway and Erhahon both look set to start and will carry heavy defensive workloads as Bolton adjust to Championship pace and physicality. First away days at a higher level often bring a few rash challenges, and with both expected to do plenty of closing down and tracking runners, a joint booking looks a fair shout at 9/1. |
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How Queens Park Rangers go into the game
QPR finished 15th last season on 58 points, a mid-table campaign as they continue to rebuild. Loftus Road can be an awkward venue and home form will shape their season.
Richard Kone leads the attacking options and gives them a threat up front. Making home advantage count against a promoted side is the clear priority.
How Bolton Wanderers go into the game
Bolton Wanderers are back in the Championship after coming through the League One play-offs, finishing fifth on 75 points. Confidence is high after a successful campaign.
The Trotters will not fear anyone after going up, but the step up to this level is significant, particularly away from home. Keeping it tight early on looks the sensible plan.
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Wanderers head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30/03/19 | Queens Park Rangers | 1-2 | Bolton Wanderers |
| 15/09/18 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-2 | Queens Park Rangers |
| 17/02/18 | Queens Park Rangers | 2-0 | Bolton Wanderers |
| 21/10/17 | Bolton Wanderers | 1-1 | Queens Park Rangers |
The sides last met in the Championship in 2018-19, with QPR shading the recent record. Bolton return to this level for the first time in years.
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Wanderers predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
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| QPR to win | 5/6 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home edge and experience of the level. |
| Both teams to score – No | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Bolton could struggle in attack. |
| Richard Kone anytime scorer | 7/5 | ⭐⭐ | QPR’s main outlet up front. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 10/11 | ⭐⭐ | A tight contest is expected. |
| QPR to win 1-0 | 13/2 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a home win. |
Queens Park Rangers vs Bolton Wanderers score prediction
Bolton arrive with momentum and will not be overawed, but the step up to the Championship is demanding and QPR have home advantage. We expect the Hoops to make it count against a promoted side. Score prediction: Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Bolton Wanderers.
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