Local bragging rights are at stake when Fulham welcome Queen’s Park Rangers to Craven Cottage in Friday’s west London derby.
Scott Parker’s men are currently two points adrift of the Championship play-off places, although have only won four of their last 12 league fixtures.
Fulham vs QPR latest odds
Nevertheless, Fulham are 8/11 (1.73) favourites with bet365 to move into the top six by coming out on top against their neighbours.
The Hoops are without a win in four but can be backed at 10/3 (4.33) to leapfrog the hosts with just a second win at this ground in nine visits.
The sides shared a 2-2 draw when they last met here two seasons ago, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them cancelling each other out once again.
Fulham vs QPR team news
League top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, although Joe Bryan should be fit after returning to training following injury.
Geoff Cameron is also unavailable due to suspension after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Middlesbrough last time out.
Fulham vs QPR preview
Responsible for exactly half of the Cottagers’ league goals this season - including each of their last five - Mitrovic’s absence represents a massive blow for a team that is already struggling for wins.
Having kept just one clean sheet in their last seven home games and conceding at least twice in each of the most recent three, Fulham are also unlikely to inspire much confidence at the back.
Indeed, Nigel Warburton’s side will certainly back themselves to take advantage considering they have scored more goals than anyone but current top two West Brom and Preston in this season’s Championship.
Fulham vs QPR predictions
All in all, even money (2.00) seems like good value on QPR avoiding defeat against their weakened rivals for the fourth meeting in five.
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QPR to win or draw for a 1.5pt stake at Evens (2.00) with bet365