English Premier
2012-09-15 - Queens Park Rangers vs Chelsea
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Queens Park Rangers welcomes Chelsea and no doubt the focus will be on Anton Ferdinand and John Terry when these two sides clash at Loftus Road. After contrasting starts to the Premiership, both sides knows this is a vital clash but no doubt the clash between Ferdinand and Terry will dominate the proceddings here then the actual match itself.
In the previous two games between the teams the tradition has been scrapped and the FA will be anxious that there is no further controversy, with club statements also being sent out to fans about the importance of showing respect.
However, after taking just one point from their opening three games before the international break, QPR will be eager to get their season underway with at least a point. Mark Hughes side started out with a 5-0 home defeat to Swansea, then a 1-1 draw with Norwich before going down to Manchester City 3-1 in their last match.
Meanwhile, having made 12 signings in the transfer window and many of those during the final few days Hughes will be keen to working with his squad and integrating the new players ahead of this match. Some of those new players will be hoping to feature today and they know that with Chelsea flying high at the top of the table and looking to strengthen their position they cannot drop any points in this encounter.
As it stands now, Chelsea are the only team in the top flight with a 100 per cent record, having beaten Wigan, Reading and Newcastle in great style. But in their last match they were thrashed by Athletico Madrid 4-1 in the UEFA Super Cup and it waits to be seen what sort of effect that had on them coming into this match.
Team News :
QPR Team News :
Ferdinand is set to be available after recovering well from a shoulder injury, leaving Hughes with plenty of options with a fully fit squad. Alejandro Faurlin and Kieron Dyer are back from long-term injury lay-offs and Hughes also has to consider how many of his new signing he is going to start in this match.
Meanwhile, Stephane Mbia is in the treatment room with an unspecified injury sustained on international duty for Cameroon, while Samba Diakite is still unavailable for personal reasons.
Chelsea Team News :
Terry and Cole are both fit to start this match after recovering from ankle problems that kept them out of England duty in midweek, but Marko Marin has had to wait to make his debut due to a hamstring injury and is still on the way to recovery.
Victor Moses could make his debut after joining from Wigan, but faces competition from the likes of Juan Mata, Ramires, Oscar and the in-form Eden Hazard. Cesar Azpilicueta will also be hoping to feature after sealing a switch from Marseille just before the transfer window closes.
Predictions :
Go for this match to be UNDER 2 1/2 balls.
The Pick :
UNDER 2 1/2 Balls.
BEST BETTING TIP :
Go for Total Goals UNDER 2 1/2 ball. [Main Bet]
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Chelsea and give the 1/2 ball.
