FootyMAD's Oldham Athletic match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Queens Park Rangers v Oldham Athletic fixture

Q.P.R. prepare to entertain Oldham Athletic at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Rangers have recorded 7 wins, and Oldham Ath. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road was less than a year ago, in May 2003, the Rangers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Div. Two Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 20 DecOldham Ath.2 - 1Q.P.R.LD2
2002/2003Wed 14 MayQ.P.R.1-0Oldham Ath.D2P
2002/2003Sat 10 MayOldham Ath.1 - 1Q.P.R.D2P
2002/2003Sat 15 MarOldham Ath.0 - 0Q.P.R.LD2
2002/2003Sat 26 OctQ.P.R.1 - 2Oldham Ath.LD2
2001/2002Sat 20 AprOldham Ath.1 - 0Q.P.R.LD2
2001/2002Sat 27 OctQ.P.R.1 - 1Oldham Ath.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rangers in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Q.P.R., Oldham Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Latics have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Q.P.R. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 62 points from 33 games. Oldham Ath. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 33 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.622210118
Oldham Ath.6123985

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Q.P.R. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rangers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Q.P.R. Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Oldham Ath. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.