FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Derby County fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Derby County at on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 18 wins out of 26 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in February 2006, with Norwich City running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugDerby County0 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Norwich City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 34 matches. Derby County are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 66 points from the 35 games they have played so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City6312111210
Derby County6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.