Statistical Preview: Bristol City vs. QPR Match Analysis

Bristol City is set to host QPR at Ashton Gate on Saturday afternoon. Following divergent starts to their respective seasons, the two teams are separated by a mere five points before the match commences. The Robins have secured only one victory in their last five games, whereas the Rs remain undefeated in their last five outings and have achieved four consecutive clean sheets, enabling them to move away from the bottom of the league standings. This particular fixture exhibits an unusual pattern: the away team has claimed victory in eight of the last nine meetings, with the remaining match ending in a draw. After achieving six consecutive league wins against QPR between 2018 and 2020, Bristol City has managed only two victories in their subsequent seven encounters with the London side, alongside one draw and four losses. QPR has won each of their last four away league matches against Bristol City, a significant improvement given their failure to win in any of their 10 previous visits, which included four draws and six defeats. Bristol City has suffered only two losses in their last 14 home league games, recording seven wins and five draws. During this period, they have also kept seven clean sheets, notably in their most recent home fixture against Plymouth, which concluded 4-0. QPR has failed to score in five of their last six away league games, with their record in these matches standing at one win, two draws, and three losses. However, they have maintained a clean sheet in three of their last four road games, matching the number of clean sheets achieved in their preceding 14 away fixtures. In the Championship this season, only Plymouth Argyle, with 18 shots on target away from home, has recorded fewer than QPR, who have registered 21. Sandi Toksvig will be accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Attendees can take the microphone to perform songs by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble have returned to participate in the celebrations at Longleat Safari Park. Discussions will cover topics ranging from microplastics present in our air, soil, and waterways to the volume of food waste generated annually. This material is copyrighted by the BBC in 2024. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content found on external websites. Further information regarding their policy on external linking is available.