Loftus Road | EFL Championship 2026-27 | Saturday, August 22 | 3pm BST
With both sides looking to extend their winning starts to the new EFL Championship season, BetVictor News takes a closer look at the QPR vs Bolton odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more ahead of MD2.
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QPR Vs Bolton Odds
After their stylish victory at Portsmouth on MD1, the QPR vs Bolton odds strongly imply a win for the west Londoners is on the cards. The R’s are online at 20/23, the draw is 12/5 whereas the Trotters can be backed at 14/5.
Ahead of the match, all of the latest QPR vs Bolton betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
QPR Vs Bolton Preview
Looking to defy the EFL Championship promotion odds, QPR have made a number of shrewd and measured signings in the summer which immediately paid dividends at Portsmouth. On loan goalkeeper Pierce Charles looked assured in goal and his distribution was extremely impressive.
Fellow loanne Glen Kamara starred in his 30 minute cameo but it was midfield maestro Ilias Chair who sparkled on the South Coast. The Morocco international scored twice and laid on the assist for Koki Saito in the 3-1 win at Portsmouth.
As for the visitors, Bolton beat Preston 2-1 on their first game back in England’s second tier. First-half goals from Sam Dalby and Thierry Game were enough to get the better of their Lancashire rivals at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
QPR Vs Bolton H2H Record
QPR and Bolton have locked horns 34 times across all competitions with the Trotters boasting 15 wins compared the Super Hoops’ 14. There has been a total of five draws played out. The last meeting occurred at Loftus Road in March 2019 whereby Will Buckley and Callum Connolly netted in a 2-1 victory.
QPR Vs Bolton H2H Record:
- QPR wins – 14
- Draws – 5
- Bolton wins – 15
QPR Vs Bolton Team News
Boy Kemper will miss out for QPR having suffered an ankle injury on his R’s league debut at Portsmouth last Saturday. Therefore, either Kealy Adamson – who replaced Kemper and shone at Fratton Park – or former Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin will fill the left-back spot. Glen Kamara is also pushing to start.
As far as Bolton are concerned, manager Steven Schumacher could well select the same starting XI who got the better of Preston. However, the likes of Samuel Iling-Junior, Ryan Hardie and Lewis Brunt are all pushing to start. Xavier Simons is still on the naughty step after his dismissal against Sheffield Wednesday in the EFL Cup.
QPR Vs Bolton Predicted Lineups
QPR predicted lineup:
Charles; Mbengue, Dunne, Clarke-Salter, Adamson; Vale, Edwards; Poku, Chair, Saito; Burrell
Bolton predicted lineup:
Bonham; Stephenson, Forino, Famewo, Conway; Sheehan, Erhahon; Larrazabal, McAtee, Gale; Dalby
QPR Vs Bolton TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
QPR vs Bolton is not available to watch live in the UK on TV or via a stream (owing to the 3pm blackout). However, supporters can watch the highlights on ITV4 from 10pm on Saturday, August 22. Fans based in the North West can tune in via BBC Radio Manchester or Bolton FM.
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QPR Vs Bolton Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- EFL Championship stats: Both sides got off to winning starts on MD1
- QPR stats – The R’s are looking to win their first two EFL Championship games of a new season since 2016-17.
- Bolton stats – Trotters boss Steven Schumacher is yet to lose to QPR in his previous two clashes against them (W1, D1).
Top Betting Angles for QPR vs Bolton
- Over 2.5 goals: Landed in both games last week and four consecutive QPR EFL Championship games . Available at 9/10.
- BTTS (Yes): Came in for both fixtures on MD1, also landed in three of QPR’s last four league fixtures. Currently 11/8.
- Anytime goalscorers: Richard Kone (8/5), Ilias Chair (12/5), Sam Dalby (12/5) and Ryan Hardie (13/5) all offer value.
QPR Vs Bolton Prediction
Although Bolton got off to a winning start, QPR will be brimming with confidence after their clinical win at Portsmouth on MD1. The R’s are being widely tipped as a dark horse for promotion this season and they have enough about them to get the better of the Trotters at Loftus Road.
Prediction: QPR 3-1 Bolton
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