QPR vs Bolton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
QPR vs Bolton Predictions
Bolton look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against QPR. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -115 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.
Read our complete QPR vs Bolton betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
QPR vs Bolton Preview
QPR clash with Bolton at Loftus Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 August.
Queens Park Rangers made a winning start to the new season, recording a 3-1 away victory over Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Rangers had 46% possession and totalled six shots on target, with Ilias Chair netting twice along with a goal for Koki Saito.
Bolton Wanderers also began their campaign with three points, beating Preston North End 2-1 at home at Toughsheet Community Stadium. The Lancashire team had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 55% possession and six shots on goal, with Sam Dalby and Thierry Gale finding the net.
H2H: Bolton Overcame QPR in Last H2H
Bolton beat QPR away when the teams last met. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Loftus Road.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  QPR |
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 15 |  Bolton |
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 11:15 | 10 |
Confirmed Lineups
QPR confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Pierce Charles (GK), Amadou Salif Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Kealey Adamson, Harvey Vale, Ronnie Edwards, Kwame Poku, Ilias Chair, Koki Saito, Richard Kone.
Bolton confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jack Bonham (GK), Lewis Brunt, Chris Forino-Joseph, Akin Famewo, Max Conway, Josh Sheehan, Ethan Erhahon, Gaizka Larrazabal, John McAtee, Thierry Gale, Sam Dalby.
Main Match Prediction
We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on Bolton +0.5 at odds of -115. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this Championship match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Championship data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where Bolton to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
John McAtee (Bolton) can be wagered at -100 to record one or more shots on goal. We’ll take a chance with this Shots on Target pick as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
Sam Dalby (Bolton) has managed two goals in his past four league matches. There are odds of +300 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.
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Bet Builder Tips
There’s everything to like about this same-game multi including Bolton with an Asian Handicap of +0.5, no more than two goals to be scored together with John McAtee (Bolton) to finish with one or more shots on target.
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QPR vs Bolton Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Favourites Queens Park Rangers are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Championship clash. The -110 about them triumphing means a 52% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Bolton Wanderers are the outsiders at +275 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, QPR are -250 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Bolton being priced up at +165 with the same money back guarantee.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals backers are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.
The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Championship match before making a decision.
Favourite Rumarn Burrell is priced at +430 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +165.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
QPR have gone without a win at Loftus Road in the last three games. Rangers have managed six losses, three victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 2.00.
Bolton have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
In the last meeting at Loftus Road, Bolton defeated QPR by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QPR Home Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.60 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 3 | |
| Bolton Away Stats |
4-4-2 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
QPR League Stats
Bolton League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for QPR this season are Ilias Chair (2), Koki Saito (1)
- Top Assistors for QPR this season are Amadou Salif Mbengue (1), Harvey Vale (1), Ilias Chair (1)
QPR vs Bolton Lineups & Team News
The latest QPR vs Bolton team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups along with the latest injury developments.
QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bolton Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
QPR Substitutes
- 11Paul Smyth
- 13Calum Ward
- 15Alfie Lloyd
- 16Rumarn Burrell
- 19Dennis Cirkin
- 23I. A. Mulugeta
- 24Nicolas Madsen
- 40Jonathan Varane
- 48Tariq Lamptey
Bolton Substitutes
- 6Ben Davies
- 7Kyliane Dong
- 12David Watson
- 16Samuel Iling-Junior
- 18Eoin Toal
- 23David Harrington
- 29Cyrus Christie
- 39Ryan Hardie
- 54Toby Ritchie
Previous QPR Lineups
Previous Bolton Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
QPR Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Julien Stephan
Bolton Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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