Fulham vs QPR
England – Championship
Date: Friday, 22 November 2019
Kick-off at 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
Venue: Craven Cottage (London).
Fulham V QPR Match PREVIEW
The return of the football championship on Friday night, and it should be a great game under floodlights at Craven Cottage West London derby between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers. Scott Parker received a major investment in the summer and will be disappointed to see his Cottagers sit outside the top six, although they can move up to fifth place - at least temporarily - with three points here.
Mark Warburton is QPR has been a surprise package this season but came into the game in poor form with only two points from their last four matches. Away victory would see them leapfrog Fulham, though.
The last time the two met during the promotion season Fulham two years ago. QPR complete the second-half comeback from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Craven Cottage, while Fulham won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Loftus Road.
NEWS TEAM
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic them suspended for Sky Bet Championship clash with west London rivals QPR on a Friday night.
Mitrovic take his fifth booking of the season in their last game before the international break, so will miss the game at Craven Cottage. Tom Cairney (illness), Harry Arter (calf) and Joe Bryan (back) all to be back, however.
QPR will be missing players through suspension, after Geoff Cameron also took fifth booking of the campaign.
Yoann Barbet, meanwhile, has failed to recover from a muscle injury.
FULHAM
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Rodak; Odoi, Mawson, Ream, Le Marchand; Cairney, Reed, Johansen; Knockaert, Kamara, Cavaleiro
Not available: Mitrovic (Suspended)
Doubtful: Arter (Injured), Bryan (Hurt), Cairney (Disease)
QPR
Predicted line-up (5-3-2): Kelly; Kane, Hall, Wallace, Leistner, Manning; Yeh, Ball, Amos; Wells, Chairman
Not available: Shodipo (Injured), Barbet (Hurt), Cameron (Suspended)
Doubtful: Leistner (Injured)
PREDICTION
How Fulham will continue without Aleksandar Mitrovic? He has been so important for them since he arrived at the club and his suspension is a major blow to the West London derby.
QPR have hit the buffers in recent weeks and win without a win in four. Perhaps the international break has given them a chance to recharge their batteries and they can take a draw.
David Prutton predicts: 2-2
Fulham vs QPR Betting tips
Fulham win @ 1.70 (7/10)
Both teams scored @ 1.60 (6/10).
