I'd rather play 'brough at home than away, and I'd rather play Preston than Derby. And I'd rather be two points ahead with a better goal difference.
It's possible that could help us, but to be honest I wouldn't bet on it. They could be playing free attacking football, without nerves, in front of...
I don't see how. Our fixtures are very similar:
Both home vs QPR
Both away to Charlton (who might have something to play for against us)
Both play Middlesbrough, they're at home
We play Fulham at home (they have something to play for), they play Birmingham away
We play Derby at home, they play...