FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 13 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Queens Park Rangers v Southampton fixture

Q.P.R. play host to Southampton at Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, Rangers have recorded 14 wins, and Southampton have come away with 10 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Q.P.R. was back in March 1996, over five years ago, with Q.P.R. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSouthampton1 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
1995/1996Sat 30 MarQ.P.R.3-0SouthamptonPREM
1995/1996Sat 04 NovSouthampton2 - 0Q.P.R.PREM
1994/1995Sat 15 AprSouthampton2 - 1Q.P.R.PREM
1994/1995Wed 28 DecQ.P.R.2 - 2SouthamptonPREM
1993/1994Sat 11 DecSouthampton0 - 1Q.P.R.PREM
1993/1994Sat 21 AugQ.P.R.2 - 1SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Rangers have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Southampton is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Saints have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Q.P.R. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 36 points from their 28 games played so far, Southampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 34 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Q.P.R.6213697
Southampton62048136

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Rangers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Q.P.R. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southampton Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.