QPR vs Burton Albion
English League Championship
Date: Saturday, 28th January 2017
Kick off at 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
Venue: Loftus Road, London
QPR are likely to be unchanged again for the visit of Burton.
Rangers have no new injury worries after picking up a 1-0 win at promotion-chasing Reading followed by a derby draw at home to Fulham.
Jack Robinson is still a couple of weeks away from returning due to a hamstring problem and fellow defender Steven Caulker remains sidelined by a hip injury.
Since their last outing Rangers midfielder Ariel Borysiuk has agreed to join Polish side Lechia Gdansk and winger Tjaronn Chery secured his move to Chinese club Guizhou Hengfeng Zhicheng.
Jackson Irvine could be back for Burton after making progress in his recovery from a groin injury.
Albion's leading goal scorer has missed the last three matches but he has resumed training and may return to the squad at Loftus Road.
Fellow midfielder Will Miller, on loan from Tottenham, has overcome a hamstring problem and is also back on the training field.
However, striker Luke Varney is still recovering from a punctured lung and broken rib, sustained making his Burton debut at Watford in the FA Cup earlier this month.
QPR vs Burton Albion: Head-to-head stats
The 1-1 draw at Burton on September 2016 was the first ever Championship meeting between these two sides.
The only other meeting between them was during the 2014 EFL Cup which was hosted and won by Burton on a 1-0 margin.
This will be Burton Albion’s first ever trip to Loftus Road for a competitive fixture.
QPR vs Burton Albion: Prediction
The Rangers are the most improved side in Championship since the beginning of the New Year. They are unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions and will be coming here on high spirits.
Meanwhile, confidence has hit rock bottom at Burton after they suffered a fourth consecutive defeat last weekend. Moreover, Burton are arguably the worst away side in the league as they were only able to win once in 14 trips so far this season.
On current form, QPR must have got what it takes to edge a win here. They are also expected to keep a clean sheet as Burton haven’t scored in their last four games.
QPR vs Burton Albion: Bet Tips
FT – QPR to win at 11/10 (2.10)
Correct FT Score: 2-0 for QPR at 9/1 (10.00).
