West Bromwich Albion vs Queens Park Rangers Prediction: QPR is lacking inspiration at both ends of the pitch

West Bromwich Albion is set to host Queens Park Rangers on Monday at The Hawthorns. Both teams are coming into the game on the back of a defeat. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

West Bromwich Albion's form

West Brom's winless run has now extended to three matches, and head coach Carlos Corberan was frank about the team's "totally unacceptable" display at the New York Stadium. Their chances of reaching the playoffs are now dwindling as they sit in 10th place in the table, five points behind the final post-season position occupied by Blackburn Rovers. Despite their struggles away from home, West Brom have been in excellent form at The Hawthorns. Since their defeat to Sheffield United in October, the team has gone on an 11-game unbeaten run at home, conceding just once during that period. They have won nine of those 11 matches, with the only aberrations being a draw with Blackburn Rovers and a goalless draw with Millwall on April 1. Many are expecting a strong response from Corberan's team, who will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win at home.

West Bromwich Albion Predicted Lineup

Griffiths; Furlong, Bartley, Pieters, Townsend; Chalobah, Rogic; Wallace, Swift, Albrighton; Dike

Queens Park Rangers' Form

Gareth Ainsworth's Queens Park Rangers suffered their fourth consecutive loss at the hands of Preston, deepening their relegation fears and leaving them just above the relegation zone in 21st place. They have just one win since the start of the year and have lost their last eight away games, including their last four ahead of a tough trip to The Hawthorns. QPR have conceded ten goals and scored just one in their recent defeats to Blackpool, Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, and Preston. Despite their poor form, they are still one point ahead of Reading, who are struggling after a six-point deduction. West Brom claimed a 1-0 win over QPR in their last encounter at the Loftus Road Stadium, and QPR have not beaten the Baggies at The Hawthorns since the 2014-15 Premier League season.

Queens Park Rangers Predicted Lineup

Dieng; Dickie, Dunne, Balogun; Laird, Amos, Field, Paal; Chair; Lowe, Dykes

West Bromwich Albion vs Queens Park Rangers expert tips

The Baggies may have suffered a defeat at Rotherham, but they have a chance to revive their push for the playoffs when they play at home on Easter Monday. They have been very strong at home, and therefore, the struggling QPR side could find it difficult to compete with them.  The team's poor form increases the possibility of them facing another loss here. Expect less than 2.5 goals in this game.