FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 11 January 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Q.P.R. face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in February 2006, with Q.P.R. inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The Blades in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebSheff. Utd.2 - 3Q.P.R.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 13 AugQ.P.R.2 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 09 AprSheff. Utd.3 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 31 AugQ.P.R.0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 23 SepSheff. Utd.0 - 2Q.P.R.LGEC
2000/2001Sat 03 MarQ.P.R.1 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 30 SepSheff. Utd.1 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rangers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 32 points from their 26 matches. Q.P.R. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6222338
Q.P.R.631210710

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Q.P.R. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Bramall Lane will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Q.P.R. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.