QPR enjoyed jubilant celebrations both on the pitch and in the stands on Saturday afternoon as goalkeeper Seny Dieng scored a late headed equaliser in an astonishing comeback at the Stadium of Light. The London club have won one, drawn one and lost one of their opening three league games this season. Blackpool were left frustrated at the weekend after a Jerry Yates penalty miss was punished at the other end by a late Olivier Ntcham goal. Michael Appleton's men kicked off their season with a 1-0 win against Reading, but have since lost back-to-back league games. 2:1
Michael Beale could hand a first league start to versatile forward Tyler Roberts in midweek with QPR likely to switch to a 4-4-2 system. Rangers have been rocked by a wave of injuries to key players with Yoann Barbet, George Thomas, Chris Willock and Kenneth Paal all set to miss the visit of Blackpool. Michael Appleton could make as many as three changes to the side that lost against Swansea with Jordan Gabriel, CJ Hamilton and Charlie Patino all likely to start. The Tangerines will be without six players this weekend, including striker Gary Madine.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Blackpool's last 7 games (Championship). QPR are undefeated in their last 8 home matches against Blackpool in all competitions. QPR have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Championship).