English Premier League 2011/12 Statistics: Blackburn Rovers vs. Queens Park Rangers Preview

Blackburn Rovers vs. QPR — Blackburn Rovers' El Hadji Diouf (R) gestures towards Queens Park Rangers' Jamie Mackie (bottom) as he lies on the pitch injured during their FA Cup soccer match at Ewood Park in Blackburn, northern England January 8, 2011 Reuters

It is a battle of the teams at the bottom of the table... and a battle of two teams desperate to pick up points. Blackburn's woeful season has had very few moments of joy and brilliance. They've won only 2 of their last 5 games and their only bright spot has been the form of Yakubu.

Queens Park Rangers, on the other hand, will want to get this match (and all others until their sizeable injury contingent comes back) with as little damage as possible.

Facts	BLACKBURN	QPR
Games Played	24	24
Won	4	5
Drawn	6	6
Lost	14	13
Goal difference	-20	-16
Points	18	21
Last Five Matches	W L W D L L	L L L W D L
Premier League Position	19	16
Top scorers	Yakubu Aiyegbeni - 12	H.Helguson - 8
Last Encounter between the two sides.	1(C. Samba)	1(H. Helguson)
Players unavailable	V.Grella (injured), G.Givet (Suspended)	Daniel Gabbidon, DJ Campbell, Jay Bothroyd, Alejandro Faurlin, Akos Buzsaky, Luke Young, Heidar Helguson (all injured), Djibril Cisse (suspended)