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Queens Park Rangers are set to take on Millwall on Saturday, 8 August, in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
The two Championship sides are gearing up for a return to domestic action next weekend, making this the perfect warm-up for both clubs.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall key stats
- QPR have won five of their pre-season matches this summer.
- Millwall have won just one of their last four pre-season matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of their last four matches.
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall preview: A chance to start the season strongly
QPR vs Millwall — Tale of the Tape
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After a difficult end to last season, which saw them lose their last four Championship matches, QPR held their nerve over the summer and decided to go again with Julien Stephen.
Stephen, who was appointed at the beginning of last season, had the R's involved in a push for the playoffs for much of last season, and they will be hoping for a similar campaign this time around.
QPR have enjoyed a brilliant pre-season, which puts them in a fantastic position to get off to a quick start. After drawing against First Vienna, they have won all of their other friendlies this summer.
For the match against Millwall, Stephen is expected to field his strongest possible XI, given that this is their first competitive outing of the season. That could mean competitive debuts for Tariq Lamptey and Glen Kamara.
As for Millwall, there will still be plenty of frustration and disappointment with how their campaign ended in the playoff semi-finals last season.
Under the guidance of Alex Neil, the Lions pushed hard for automatic promotion before ultimately finishing in third place. Defeat to Hull City in the semis was unexpected, and it has likely scarred several members of the squad.
Whether they let these scars impact the season ahead remains to be seen, but Neil's decision to bring in seven new players feels like a smart one, with fresh energy likely needed.
Like his opposite number, Neil will field his strongest available team here, but Tristan Crama and Derek Mazou-Sacko have both been ruled out with injuries.
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall form guide & betting tips
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| 17 | Goals For | 4 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
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Whispers predicts: QPR 2-0 Millwall
QPR's excellent pre-season should put them in a good position to win this match and progress to the next round. QPR to win has been priced at 2/1.
Four of the last six matches between QPR and Millwall have produced fewer than three goals. Under 2.5 goals has been priced at 2/1.
Richard Kone scored 11 goals in all competitions for QPR last season. Kone is priced at 4/5 to score anytime on Saturday.
> QPR to win at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Kone to score anytime at 2/1 (3.00) | Likelihood: Possible