FM Preview: Queens Park Rangers v Burnley 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queens Park Rangers v Burnley fixture

Q.P.R. prepare to entertain Burnley at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Rangers have recorded 8 wins, and Burnley have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road was two seasons ago, in January 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 11 AprBurnley1 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 13 JanBurnley2 - 1Q.P.R.FAC
2008/2009Sat 03 JanQ.P.R.0-0BurnleyFAC
2008/2009Sat 15 NovQ.P.R.1 - 2BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Tue 12 FebQ.P.R.2 - 4BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Tue 11 DecBurnley0 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 FebQ.P.R.3 - 1BurnleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rangers in those games, with 3 conceded.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Clarets have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Q.P.R. are leading the way in the Npower Championship, with their 13 games giving them a return of 29 points. Burnley lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower Championship, picking up 20 from their 13 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.62406210
Burnley622212108

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Burnley is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rangers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Q.P.R. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Burnley Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.