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QPR have made the better start of the campaign, while Cardiff have shown they are difficult to beat. So QPR are with 2 wins, one draw and zero losses, whereas Cardiff are still linless, without loss with three draws. In the table QPR are currently 4th and Cardiff are in 13th place. Cardiff have scored in all three league matches and have demonstrated that they can keep possession and create chances. Against Sheffield United they had more possession and 10 shots on target. Cardiff have defensive concerns as Krystian Bielik went off on his debut, while Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers and Will Fish are also listed as unavailable. Yousef Salech is a player specifically to watch in the guests squad. He has already scored four goals in all competitions this season. The head to head games favours QPR as in the recent games we see a 2–0 QPR win in November 2024 and a 0–0 draw at Loftus Road in April 2025.