Chelsea are long-odds on to beat QPR at Stamford Bridge today (1.30pm KO, Live on Sky Sports 1), but I fancy the visitors to grab a share of the spoils at 15/4 with BetVictor.
The Blues are flying high at present and put in an outstanding performance to draw 2-2 against Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Tuesday to secure their place in the Champions League final on May 19.
Roberto Di Matteo’s men showed great resolve to see off the team regarded as the best in the world, and have now lost just one of their last 15 matches in all competitions.
However they do face a defensive crisis going into this match and that makes odds of 2/5 look very short.
Gary Cahill and David Luiz have both been ruled out with hamstring injuries, while Branislav Ivanovic serves the final instalment of his domestic three-match ban – leaving John Terry as the only recognised centre-half.
They have also won none of their seven London derbies in the Premier League this season, drawing five and losing two.
In contrast, QPR have won three of their seven London derbies in the PL this term (losing four) but all three of these wins have come at home.
Mark Hughes’ men also beat Chelsea 1-0 earlier in the season, and despite their poor record of having picked up just 11 points on the road I can’t help but feel that they will really be up for this.
They badly need the points as they strive to avoid relegation, and recent victories over Arsenal and Spurs – albeit at home – show that they are capable of raising their game and should not be underestimated.
