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The Hull vs QPR prediction for this 12:30 GMT kick-off on 2026-02-21 feels like one of those Championship Saturdays where you barely have time to finish your coffee before someone is chasing a loose ball into the advertising boards. Hull arrive with play-off pressure on their shoulders in 5th, while QPR sit 13th, staring at a four-point gap to the top six and thinking, “That’s close enough to taste… but not quite to bite.”
Hull under Sergej Jakirović have largely been one of the steadier stories this season, even if the last week has been a bit of a wobble: a heavy FA Cup loss to Chelsea and then a 3-2 league defeat at Bristol City. The message from Jakirović has been clear: bring the passion, stay compact, and don’t press the self-destruct button when the game gets messy.
QPR, managed by Julien Stéphan, are living a different reality. Their recent form has been patchy (only one league win in six), and the latest 3.15 home defeat to Blackburn sounded alarm bells—Stéphan even questioned the group’s belief after they couldn’t build any real comeback. That often leads to a more cautious set-up: fewer risks, tighter distances, and a hope that one good moment changes the mood.
The last head to head on 2025-01-21 ended Hull 1-2 QPR, a result that still matters because Jakirović has mentioned avoiding the second-half panic that crept in last time. The betting odds in that match leaned Hull (2.12) but QPR spoiled the plan—very Championship, very annoying if you backed the favourite.
Both teams have recent proof they can spring surprises: Hull’s 1-2 win at Southampton (odds 5.8) and QPR’s 0-1 win at Sunderland (odds 5.5). So yes, they can both do the unexpected… which is why we lean on numbers when building a Hull vs QPR prediction.
Now for the NerdyTips angle—where the story turns into sports betting decisions with a bit more structure.
On squad value, Hull (€64.25m) edge QPR (€46.30m), and the model expects Hull to have slightly more of the ball (52% vs 48%). That’s not domination, it’s “we’ll have it, but don’t blink.”
This profile fits a tight game: similar shot volume, but slightly better shot quality for Hull. That often points to controlled chaos—busy midfield, a few set pieces, and long spells where both teams cancel each other out.
So the clean summary for Hull vs QPR prediction is: expect Hull to edge it, but the stronger value play is goals. With QPR missing attacking weapons and Hull likely prioritising compact control after a rough week, under 3.5 goals matches the tactics, the injury picture, and the expected shot/on-target split. If you want a simple Saturday lunch bet, this one reads like “max three goals, and let the Tigers do the slightly cleaner work.”
The Hull vs QPR prediction for this 12:30 GMT kick-off on 2026-02-21 feels like one of those Championship Saturdays where you barely have time to finish your coffee before someone is chasing a loose ball into the advertising boards. Hull arrive with play-off pressure on their shoulders in 5th, while QPR sit 13th, staring at a four-point gap to the top six and thinking, “That’s close enough to taste… but not quite to bite.”
Hull under Sergej Jakirović have largely been one of the steadier stories this season, even if the last week has been a bit of a wobble: a heavy FA Cup loss to Chelsea and then a 3-2 league defeat at Bristol City. The message from Jakirović has been clear: bring the passion, stay compact, and don’t press the self-destruct button when the game gets messy.
QPR, managed by Julien Stéphan, are living a different reality. Their recent form has been patchy (only one league win in six), and the latest 3.15 home defeat to Blackburn sounded alarm bells—Stéphan even questioned the group’s belief after they couldn’t build any real comeback. That often leads to a more cautious set-up: fewer risks, tighter distances, and a hope that one good moment changes the mood.
The last head to head on 2025-01-21 ended Hull 1-2 QPR, a result that still matters because Jakirović has mentioned avoiding the second-half panic that crept in last time. The betting odds in that match leaned Hull (2.12) but QPR spoiled the plan—very Championship, very annoying if you backed the favourite.
Both teams have recent proof they can spring surprises: Hull’s 1-2 win at Southampton (odds 5.8) and QPR’s 0-1 win at Sunderland (odds 5.5). So yes, they can both do the unexpected… which is why we lean on numbers when building a Hull vs QPR prediction.
Now for the NerdyTips angle—where the story turns into sports betting decisions with a bit more structure.
On squad value, Hull (€64.25m) edge QPR (€46.30m), and the model expects Hull to have slightly more of the ball (52% vs 48%). That’s not domination, it’s “we’ll have it, but don’t blink.”
This profile fits a tight game: similar shot volume, but slightly better shot quality for Hull. That often points to controlled chaos—busy midfield, a few set pieces, and long spells where both teams cancel each other out.
So the clean summary for Hull vs QPR prediction is: expect Hull to edge it, but the stronger value play is goals. With QPR missing attacking weapons and Hull likely prioritising compact control after a rough week, under 3.5 goals matches the tactics, the injury picture, and the expected shot/on-target split. If you want a simple Saturday lunch bet, this one reads like “max three goals, and let the Tigers do the slightly cleaner work.”
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Hull didn't play better in the last H2H match!
U3.5 -303
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3031 132
Hull is expected to win with odds of 132Under 3.5 -303
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo 108
At least one team is not expected to score1X&U4.5 -167
Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals
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7
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QPR |
22-Nov-25
3:2
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Hull |
21-Jan-25
1:2
| QPR ![]() |
QPR |
01-Oct-24
1:3
| Hull ![]() |
Hull |
13-Apr-24
3:0
| QPR ![]() |
QPR |
09-Dec-23
2:0
| Hull ![]() |
Hull |
28-Jan-23
3:0
| QPR ![]() |
QPR |
30-Aug-22
3:1
| Hull ![]() |
QPR |
19-Feb-22
1:1
| Hull ![]() |
Hull |
14-Aug-21
0:3
| QPR ![]() |
QPR |
29-Dec-19
1:2
| Hull ![]() |
| 10 Mar |
Wrexham
| - |
Hull
| - | |
| 07 Mar | L |
Hull
| 1 |
Millwall
| 3 |
| 03 Mar | L |
Ipswich
| 1 |
Hull
| 0 |
| 28 Feb | W |
Portsmouth
| 0 |
Hull
| 1 |
| 24 Feb | W |
Hull
| 4 |
Derby
| 2 |
| 21 Feb | L |
Hull
| 1 |
QPR
| 3 |
| 13 Feb | L |
Hull
| 0 |
Chelsea
| 4 |
| 07 Feb | L |
Hull
| 2 |
Bristol City
| 3 |
| 03 Feb | D |
Hull
| 0 |
Watford
| 0 |
| 31 Jan | W |
Blackburn
| 0 |
Hull
| 1 |
| 11 Mar | Birmingham |
- | QPR |
- | |
| 08 Mar | L | QPR |
0 | Middlesbrough |
4 |
| 28 Feb | L | QPR |
0 | Sheffield Utd |
2 |
| 24 Feb | L | Southampton |
5 | QPR |
0 |
| 21 Feb | W | Hull |
1 | QPR |
3 |
| 14 Feb | L | QPR |
1 | Blackburn |
3 |
| 06 Feb | D | Charlton |
0 | QPR |
0 |
| 31 Jan | W | QPR |
2 | Coventry |
1 |
| 24 Jan | L | QPR |
2 | Wrexham |
3 |
| 20 Jan | D | Oxford Utd |
0 | QPR |
0 |
England - Championship| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry | 36 | 74-38 | 74 |
| 2 |
Middlesbrough | 36 | 58-35 | 69 |
| 3 |
Millwall | 36 | 50-41 | 65 |
| 4 |
Ipswich | 35 | 61-35 | 64 |
| 5 |
Hull City | 36 | 57-52 | 60 |
| 6 |
Wrexham | 35 | 54-45 | 57 |
| 7 |
Derby | 36 | 54-47 | 54 |
| 8 |
Southampton | 35 | 57-46 | 53 |
| 9 |
Watford | 35 | 45-41 | 51 |
| 10 |
Bristol City | 36 | 48-46 | 50 |
| 11 |
Sheffield Utd | 36 | 51-49 | 49 |
| 12 |
Birmingham | 36 | 46-47 | 49 |
| 13 |
Swansea | 36 | 42-43 | 49 |
| 14 |
Preston | 36 | 42-43 | 49 |
| 15 |
Stoke City | 36 | 39-36 | 47 |
| 16 |
QPR | 36 | 46-58 | 47 |
| 17 |
Norwich | 35 | 47-44 | 45 |
| 18 |
Charlton | 36 | 34-44 | 44 |
| 19 |
Portsmouth | 35 | 35-45 | 40 |
| 20 |
Blackburn | 36 | 34-47 | 39 |
| 21 |
West Brom | 36 | 35-53 | 36 |
| 22 |
Leicester | 36 | 48-57 | 35 |
| 23 |
Oxford United | 36 | 34-48 | 35 |
| 24 |
Sheffield | 36 | 22-73 | -7 |