FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End fixture

Q.P.R. play host to Preston North End at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Q.P.R. was just over four years ago, in September 2000, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 19 OctPreston N.E.2 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 10 FebPreston N.E.5 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 09 SepQ.P.R.0-0Preston N.E.CHMP
1980/1981Sat 10 JanQ.P.R.1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
1980/1981Sat 22 NovPreston N.E.3 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
1979/1980Sat 23 FebPreston N.E.0 - 3Q.P.R.CHMP
1979/1980Sat 13 OctQ.P.R.1 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rangers have scored 5, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

The North End 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. While the North End have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Q.P.R.'s 44 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Preston N.E.'s total of 49 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.6222358
Preston N.E.641111813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Q.P.R.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Preston N.E.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Q.P.R. Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Preston N.E. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
4 games since last defeat.