FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Queens Park Rangers 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Queens Park Rangers at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Eagles have recorded 15 wins, and Q.P.R. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in April 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 10 AprCrystal Palace0-2Q.P.R.CHMP
2009/2010Tue 03 NovQ.P.R.1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Sat 04 AprQ.P.R.0 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Sat 29 NovCrystal Palace0 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 04 DecQ.P.R.1 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Sat 10 NovCrystal Palace1 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 02 DecCrystal Palace3 - 0Q.P.R.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

The away form of Q.P.R. however, is much more impressive, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. The Rangers have put away 13 chances in these games, a let in just 2.

Crystal Palace are stuck down in the relegation zone of Npower Championship with a return of just 8 points from their 9 games thus far. Q.P.R. are leading the way in the Npower Championship, with their 9 games giving them a return of 23 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace61234125
Q.P.R.642013214

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Eagles of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Q.P.R., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Q.P.R. Undefeated in last 6 away games.
9 games since last defeat.