FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 15 August 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 less than a year ago, in January 2008, the The Blades carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebQ.P.R.1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 12 JanSheff. Utd.2 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Blades, with 4 goals against.

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Rangers have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 1 matches. Q.P.R.'s total of 3 points from their 1 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.640211712
Q.P.R.63127910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Q.P.R. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Sheff. Utd.. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Q.P.R. Last drawn game 6 outings ago.