There could be a change in the Derby dug-out as John Eustace is expected to lead the struggling Rams to west London to face QPR in a crucial Championship match on Friday night.
Team news
Exciting young QPR forward Karamoko Dembele is fit again after a long injury spell and is likely to be on Marti Cifuentes' bench.
Midfielder Lucas Andersen has returned to training, but defender Jake Clarke-Salter remains out.
None of Derby's injured players, including centre-back Curtis Nelson, will be able to play.
The stats
QPR have lost three of their last four matches but have won six of their last seven home games.
Derby has not won in 10 matches. In all competitions this season, they have played 18 away games and won only once, with a 2-1 victory at Coventry in November.
The last encounter between these teams in October ended in a 2-0 win for Derby, with goals from Curtis Nelson and Marcus Harness. However, in their last meeting in west London in April 2022, QPR won 1-0.
Prediction
Derby may not be in the best form, but they have shown improvement since the departure of Paul Warne. Under interim manager Matt Hamshaw, they have demonstrated defensive resilience, conceding few shots in recent games.
While Derby's defense appears solid, their struggle lies in scoring goals. The team will face QPR, who have been playing attractive football under Cifuentes.
With QPR's recent dip in form and Derby's disciplined approach, the match may lack excitement and goals, possibly leading to a draw.