FM Preview: Queens Park Rangers v Manchester United 18 Dec 2011

Last updated : 17 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Queens Park Rangers v Manchester United fixture

Manchester United travel to take on Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road at lunchtime on Sunday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 20 previous games, with the hosts winning just 5.

The last time the two teams met at Queens Park Rangers was well over fifteen years ago, back in March 1996, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2008/2009 Tue 11 Nov Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Q.P.R. League Cup
1995/1996 Sat 16 Mar Q.P.R. 1-1 Man. Utd. Premiership
1995/1996 Sat 30 Dec Man. Utd. 2 - 1 Q.P.R. Premiership
1994/1995 Sun 12 Mar Man. Utd. 2 - 0 Q.P.R. F.A. Cup
1994/1995 Sat 10 Dec Q.P.R. 2 - 3 Man. Utd. Premiership
1994/1995 Sat 20 Aug Man. Utd. 2 - 0 Q.P.R. Premiership
1993/1994 Sat 05 Feb Q.P.R. 2 - 3 Man. Utd. Premiership

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

Recent respective form guides

Queens Park Rangers have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The Red Devils have managed to tuck away 9 goals in this period, and concede just the 2.

Queens Park Rangers see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 16 points from their 15 games played so far,

Manchester United's total of 36 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Queens Park Rangers 6 1 1 4 8 12 4
Manchester United 6 2 2 2 10 8 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Manchester United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Queens Park Rangers. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Queens Park Rangers Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Manchester United 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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