FootyMAD's Queens Park Rangers match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Queens Park Rangers at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 32 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 15 wins, and Q.P.R. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in March 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarIpswich Town0-0Q.P.R.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 20 OctQ.P.R.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 MarIpswich Town2 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
2006/2007Fri 25 AugQ.P.R.1 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 DecIpswich Town2 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 09 AugQ.P.R.2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 26 FebIpswich Town0 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 2 goals scored and conceded.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 18 points from their 14 games played so far, Q.P.R. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 22 from their 14 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62311179
Q.P.R.6231439

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town 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:
Ipswich TownDrawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Q.P.R.Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.