FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queens Park Rangers v Preston North End fixture

Q.P.R. prepare to entertain Preston North End at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Loftus Road was less than a year ago, in December 2008, as the Rangers squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
2006/2007Tue 03 AprQ.P.R.1 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 19 AugPreston N.E.1 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 22 NovQ.P.R.0 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Rangers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The North End's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Q.P.R. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 14 points from their 10 games played so far, Preston N.E.'s total of 19 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.6222978
Preston N.E.62138137

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 in the last 11 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Preston N.E. No win in the 2 most recent games.