FM Preview: Preston North End v Queens Park Rangers 19 Feb 2011

Last updated : 18 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Q.P.R. face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Rangers have recorded 3 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2010, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 20 NovQ.P.R.3 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 27 MarPreston N.E.2 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 17 OctQ.P.R.4 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2008/2009Sun 03 MayPreston N.E.2 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 20 DecQ.P.R.3 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 05 AprQ.P.R.2 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 23 OctPreston N.E.0 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While North End have scored 5, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.

Q.P.R.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rangers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 3 goals for and 2 against.

Preston N.E. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 30 games have yielded only 22 points. Q.P.R. are leading the way in the Npower Championship, with their 31 games giving them a return of 60 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.60334113
Q.P.R.63306212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rangers of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Deepdale with Q.P.R. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Q.P.R. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.