Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall. Sky Bet Championship.
Loftus Road StadiumAttendance12,600.
Monday 11 September 2017 19:24, UK
QPR's defensive problems continue for the derby clash with Millwall, with the club considering a move for former skipper Clint Hill.
Free agent Hill, 38, who recently left Rangers, was included in the R's development squad against Bolton on Monday as boss Ian Holloway looks to strengthen his back-line. James Perch faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a dislocated kneecap, while Grant Hall's knee problem is expected to keep him out for the next few weeks.
New signing David Wheeler came off the bench to make his debut in the 2-1 win against Ipswich on Saturday and will hope to feature more prominently against the Lions.
Millwall will be without two key players for the short trip to Loftus Road. Striker Tom Elliott suffered an injury in training on Friday which ruled him out of Saturday's defeat at Wolves and manager Neil Harris confirmed he is a doubt to face the Hoops.
Defender Aiden O'Brien is definitely out as he serves a one-game suspension for his dismissal at Molineux. Harris has no other injury or suspension concerns.
The Hoops are unbeaten in their last seven home games against Millwall in all competitions (W3 D4).
Millwall's last win against QPR at Loftus Road came in February 1989, winning 2-1 with goals from Jimmy Carter and Tony Cascarino in a top-flight match.
QPR boss Ian Holloway hasn't lost a match against Millwall since November 2000, when his Bristol Rovers side went down 2-1 - on the scoresheet for the Lions that day was current boss Neil Harris.
QPR have lost one of their last 17 home league games on a Tuesday (W11 D5) - but that defeat was a 6-0 hammering at the hands of Newcastle last season
Millwall are winless in their last 11 Championship away games, failing to score in eight of those games (D3 L8).
Only Jota (18) has had more shots without scoring in the Championship this season than Millwall's Steve Morison (16).
Ian Holloway will be looking forward to this one as his old team visit Loftus Road! QPR have started the season well and got themselves another good victory at the weekend.
They've looked good at home all season and, while Millwall will run them close, I fancy QPR just to edge this one.
Prutton predicts: 2-1 (8/1 with Sky Bet)
