Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers have shown impressive form in their last six matches, remaining unbeaten with three wins and three draws. The team's defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having kept four clean sheets and conceding only two goals in this period, resulting in an impressive goals conceded per game average of 0.33. QPR's attack has also been productive, scoring nine goals across the six games, with a standout 3-0 victory against Norwich City. The R's have demonstrated a tendency for low-scoring matches, with 83% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite their current 18th position in the Championship, QPR's recent form suggests they are on an upward trajectory, having not tasted defeat in their last six outings – a streak that could prove crucial in their efforts to climb the table.

Preston

Preston North End have shown remarkable resilience in their recent fixtures, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. The Lilywhites have been particularly adept at avoiding defeat, with their current streak of six games without a loss being a notable achievement. However, their form has been characterised by a series of draws, with five of their last six matches ending all square. This run of stalemates suggests that Preston are proving difficult to beat, but are also struggling to convert draws into wins. Their defensive solidity is evident, having conceded only four goals in these six games and keeping two clean sheets. Interestingly, all of Preston's recent matches have been low-scoring affairs, with 100% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. This trend, combined with both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures, indicates that Preston are involved in tight, competitive matches but are finding it challenging to dominate their opponents.

Recent home/away form

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers have shown a marked improvement in their recent home form, securing back-to-back victories in their last two matches at Loftus Road. This upturn follows a period of inconsistency, with three draws and a defeat in their previous four home fixtures. Notably, QPR have kept clean sheets in their last two home games, contributing to a total of three clean sheets in their last six matches. The R's have been relatively low-scoring at home, with four of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their most recent outing saw them net three times against Norwich, their highest home tally in this period. Defensively, QPR endured a particularly poor performance when they conceded four goals to Middlesbrough, but they've since tightened up at the back, conceding just once in their last three home matches.

Preston

Preston's away form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing resilience but struggling to secure victories. The Lilywhites have managed just one win in their last six away matches, a recent 2-0 triumph over Cardiff City, which broke a run of five games without an away victory. Draws have been a prominent feature of Preston's travels, with four of their last six away games ending level. Defensively, Preston have shown improvement, keeping three clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. However, their goal-scoring prowess has been inconsistent, with a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Plymouth Argyle contrasting with three games where they failed to find the net. Despite their mid-table position, Preston's ability to avoid defeat on the road, evidenced by only one loss in six away games, suggests they are a tough team to beat away from home.