FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queens Park Rangers v Derby County fixture

Q.P.R. prepare to entertain Derby County at Loftus Road on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road was less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 15 AprQ.P.R.1-1Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctDerby County1 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Wed 16 MarDerby County0 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 21 AugQ.P.R.0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
1990/1991Mon 01 AprQ.P.R.1 - 1Derby CountyPREM
1990/1991Sun 23 DecDerby County1 - 1Q.P.R.PREM
1989/1990Sat 10 FebDerby County2 - 0Q.P.R.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 10.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Q.P.R. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 13 points from their 11 games played so far, Derby County's 15 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.621310117
Derby County632111811

FootyMad's prediction ...

Q.P.R. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Q.P.R. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Derby County Last drawn game 4 outings ago.