FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Q.P.R. face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to further improve upon a decent past record there. So far, the Rangers have beating their opponents 3 times from 5 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 MarQ.P.R.3 - 1Scunthorpe U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 DecScunthorpe U.2 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
1966/1967Sat 08 AprQ.P.R.5 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGE1
1966/1967Sat 12 NovScunthorpe U.0 - 2Q.P.R.LGE1
1965/1966Mon 04 OctQ.P.R.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE1
1965/1966Tue 14 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 2Q.P.R.LGE1
1964/1965Fri 18 DecScunthorpe U.2 - 1Q.P.R.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Iron in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Q.P.R. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Rangers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Scunthorpe U. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 4 matches. Q.P.R. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 4 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.63037149
Q.P.R.62311059

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Iron, as the Rangers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Q.P.R. Not won in previous 2 away matches.