FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Canaries have recorded 7 wins, and Derby County have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2005, with Derby County running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebNorwich City2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 03 DecDerby County2 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sun 28 DecDerby County0 - 4Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 21 OctNorwich City2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 05 AprDerby County2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 30 NovNorwich City1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2000/2001Wed 01 NovDerby County3 - 0Norwich CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Norwich City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Canaries have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Norwich City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 6 from their 3 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County61235105
Norwich City640210712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Canaries out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Derby County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Norwich City 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.