Duffy out, 4-2-3-1: The predicted Norwich City XI to face QPR | OneFootball

Norwich City could climb into the play-off zone if they can secure a win away at Queens Park Rangers tomorrow afternoon.

The Canaries struggled earlier in the season - but David Wagner's side are back on track now and are threatening to break into the top six - something that would be a great achievement for them considering their previous poor form.

However, their confidence will be sky high now, with their 2-1 win against Coventry City last weekend likely to have boosted them considerably.

Mark Robins' side have been excellent for much of the campaign, so the Norfolk outfit did a good job to win all three points, even though the Sky Blues had Liam Kitching sent off in the second half.

Norwich's opponents QPR are currently fighting for their lives and won't be an easy opponent to face.

Ahead of this weekend's game, we have predicted the starting lineup David Wagner will put out.

GK: Angus Gunn

Gunn has been one of the first names on the teamsheet once again this season and you would back him to start once again.

The Scotland international will be looking to impress and keep his place in Steve Clarke's plans.

LB: Dimitris Giannoulis

Both Giannoulis and Sam McCallum can operate on the left-hand side - but the Canaries may not want to rock the boat too much and make more than one change at the back.

CB: Ben Gibson

Centre-back Gibson could be a big part to play, considering he will have a new defensive partner.

How they adapt to each other could play a key role in determining who comes out on top in this game, but Gibson has more than enough experience to cope with change.

CB: Grant Hanley

Both Danny Batth and Hanley are back in contention - but it could be the latter who gets the nod in Shane Duffy's absence.

However, his starting spot isn't guaranteed considering how well Batth did at Sunderland last term.

RB: Jack Stacey

When in top form, Stacey is someone who can give Norwich plenty in both the attacking and defensive thirds.

CDM: Kenny McLean

McLean will probably start in the middle of the park once more - and will be looking to use his experience to guide the Canaries to another three points.

Starting regularly this term, he should be sharp enough to deal with QPR and their threats.

Pushing Gabriel Sara back into Nunez's position and allowing Ashley Barnes to play in an advanced midfield role could give the Canaries plenty of attacking firepower.

But Nunez has built up an understanding with McLean and Wagner may not want to rock the boat too much.

LW: Borja Sainz

Sainz scored the winner against Coventry and he has shown some real promise recently, even scoring a spectacular goal at Anfield against Liverpool.

If he's fit, he surely has to start.

As mentioned above, Sara could be played in a deeper role, but he's someone who can contribute in the final third and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him play in an advanced midfield role.

RW: Christian Fassnacht

Jonny Rowe may be available again - but Wagner may be keen not to risk the England youth international - who has contributed so much to the Canaries' cause this term.

In his place, Fassnacht retains his starting spot.

Sargent could be a real game-changer between now and the end of the season.

The United States international has been a big miss whilst he's spent time out injured - but now he's back - he will be looking to make up for that by getting himself on the scoresheet regularly in the coming months.