FootyMAD's Queens Park Rangers match preview

Last updated : 16 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Queens Park Rangers at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Rams have recorded 10 wins, and Q.P.R. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was two seasons ago, in March 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 27 SepQ.P.R.0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Tue 13 MarDerby County1-1Q.P.R.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctQ.P.R.1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 AprQ.P.R.1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctDerby County1 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Wed 16 MarDerby County0 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 21 AugQ.P.R.0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Q.P.R. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Rangers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 26 matches. Q.P.R.'s 39 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County63128810
Q.P.R.6141777

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Rams. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Derby County 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Q.P.R. Not won in previous 11 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.