Spurs to mind their P's and their Q's (and their R's.....)

On Sunday Tottenham host QPR at White Hart Lane in an all London affair. Before the weekends matches Spurs find themselves in 5th, 5 places and 4 points in front of their opponents from Loftus Road. Spurs come into the game on the back of an unbeaten run in all competitions that stretches back to August 28th. QPR come into the game on what can only be described as 'indifferent' form, last time out they took all three points off of Chelsea but before that feisty battle they drew at home to Blackburn and lost 6-0 at Fulham. Spurs have lost only once at home this season to current league leaders Manchester City. Tottenham could welcome back Ledley King and William Gallas to the squad however it's likely that Bassong and Kaboul will remain at the heart of the defence. The front 6 of Spurs may shuffle slightly from the side that started the last games at bottom club Blackburn if Sandro is included it's most likely that Aaron Lennon will be the man who drops out of the first XI. QPR are likely to stick with a similar line up that defeated Chelsea with Shaun Wright-Phillips playing in behind Heidar Helguson.

We think Spurs will prove too strong for last season's Championship champions. They are available at 2/5 to claim all three points, and we also fancy a few goals so suggest over 2.5 goals is backed at 8/13 and a smaller flutter on a scoreline of 3-1, which can be backed with Paddy Power at 11/1 (as little as 9/1 with some bookmakers).

In the Championship Leeds host Cardiff City. One point seperates the two clubs in a fixture that in recent years has been dominated by the South Wales club, in fact Cardiff have been victorious in the previous six matches against Leeds. The current form of the hosts is strong, claiming 17 points from a possible 24, much of this is down to the division's joint top scorer Ross McCormack who has found the net 9 times in the league in the 11/12 campaign. McCormack joined Leeds from Cardiff in 2010 and has grabbed his opportunity having played second fiddle at times during his Leeds career. 

 (McCormack will be looking to reach double figures with a goal against former club Cardiff)

After a summer shake up of both players and the coaching staff Cardiff seem to finding their feet once agains in the division. New boss Malky Mackay lost a plethora of players in the summer and had to build a team with relativley little money. The squad is beginning to gel and result are steadily being ground out by the Bluebirds. Of the 20 points the club has amassed to date 14 of those have come at home meaning just 6 away from home. The only victory cardiff have secured come on the opening day after a late Kenny Miller goal sunk West Ham - keeper Rob Green should have saved Millers effort too. Leeds are likely to still be without Robert Snodgrass due to his back problem and second choice 'keeper Paul Rachubka will retain his starting spot between the sticks. Cardiff have been coy over the aforementioned Millers injury that he sustained after an accidental clash with teammate Ben Turner. Young French stricker Rudy Gestede is likely to remain sidlined and defender Anthony Gerrard is suspended, however Mackay has recently dropped Liverpudlian Gerrard in favour of ex Coventry man Turner.

We think that a seventh successive victory for Cardiff is unlikely and Leeds, led by McCormack will win at Elland Road, they are best priced at 13/10 to do so, for the less optimistic a price of 4/6 on the draw no bet market is available with Skybet.

Selections:
Tottenham to beat Queens Park Rangers at 2/5 (various)
Tottenham vs Queens Park Rangers - over 2.5 goals at 8/13 (Boylesports)
Tottenham to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at 11/1 (Paddy Power)
Leeds to beat Cardiff at 13/10 (Paddy Power and Victor Chandler) or Leeds in the draw no bet market at 4/6 (Skybet)