Alan Irvine will hope West Brom can use their victory in the derby last weekend as a springboard. The Baggies did not exactly blow Aston Villa away though, and Harry Redknapp will be well aware that QPR, in front of their own fans, can exploit his side. Is it to soon to call this a ‘six-pointer? Maybe, but both clubs need a victory to help spread the festive cheer. Graham Searles
Kick-off Saturday 3pm
Venue Loftus Road
Last season n/a
Referee C Pawson
This season G12, Y41, R4, 3.75 cards per game
Odds H 6-4 A 11-5 D 12-5
Queens Park Rangers
Subs from McCarthy, Murphy, Hill, Ferdinand, Traoré, Henry, Phillips, Wright-Phillips, Hoilett, Kranjcar
Doubtful Caulker (concussion), Zamora (hip)
Injured Faurlin (knee, Aug), Sandro (knee, Jan), Taarabt (groin, Jan)
Absent Isla (personal leave)
Suspended None
Form DLWLWL
Discipline Y25 R1
Leading scorer Austin 8
West Bromwich Albion
Subs from Myhill, Baird, Yacob, Anichebe, Brunt, Davidson, Gamboa, Berahino, O’Neil, Mulumbu, Dawson, Blanco, Samaras
Doubtful Anichebe (groin), Brunt (hamstring)
Injured Olsson (calf, Jan)
Suspended None
Form LLLLDW
Discipline Y28 R1
Leading scorer Berahino 7