A win at Sunderland has given QPR renewed belief, but our professional odds compiler Owen Goulding sees problems on the horizon at Hull with injuries biting into the right side of the defence.
Hull are the latest club to host the apparently rejuvenated QPR, as Chris Ramsey takes his charges to the KC Stadium. Both teams have arrested a poor run of form recently and both will be looking to make it back to back Premier League wins.
Rangers’ well documented away form leaves a lot to be desired, but Hull's home results don’t look great on a statistical level either. That said, they have had a tough run of fixtures at home and when looked at closely - the majority of their home games have been against top half opposition.
The current prices of 11/10 Hull, 12/5 Draw and 3/1 QPR seem a little generous to QPR if I’m honest, especially considering the mini-injury crisis Ramsey will have to cope with. Leroy Fer had started to perform in recent weeks when placed in his usual central position - Amazing that Harry eh?? - and he will be a loss. The more concerning aspect is the right back position which could well see Shaun Wright-Phillips plying his 'trade' or the untried Darnell Furlong thrown into the mix. Alternatively, we could choose to match up against Hull with the dreaded 3-5-2 formation. Whichever way you look at it, it is a problem to be solved by Ramsey and he will earn his corn with his team selection and their consequent work levels.
I personally think this possible weakness could play into the hands of the ever more impressive Robbie Brady who is making the left side of the Hull attack a potent source for them. In recent weeks, he has been getting closer and closer to opening his account and this could be the day for him. It looks a close game on paper and I think both managers would probably take a draw if offered, so staying clear of the outright market. My recommended bet for this game is Robbie Brady to score at any time.
Recommended Bet: Hull v QPR - Robbie Brady to score anytime @5/1 (888Sport/Ladbrokes)
Elsewhere, my bet of the weekend comes in the Championship where Derby can be backed at 7/4 to win to nil against the shot shy Sheffield Wednesday. The Owls have only scored two goals in their last five games and one of those came from the spot. Derby have won six of their home games to nil already this season and bearing in mind the opposition - 7/4 is a price too good to miss.
Bet Of Weekend: Derby to Win to Nil v Sheff Wed @7/4 Boylesports
Big Price goalscorers:
Alfie Mawson - Carlisle v Wycombe - 15/1 Anytime (Betvictor)
Anthony Kay - MK Dons v Peterboro - 10/1 Anytime (BetVictor)
Paul Huntington - Preston v Scunthorpe - 9/1 Anytime (PPower)
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