FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Derby County fixture

Newcastle Utd. are ready to welcome Derby County to St. James' Park at tea-time on Monday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Magpies are clearly on top, having won 32 and lost only 13 of the 60 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was within the last three years, in December 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 23 DecNewcastle Utd.2-2Derby CountyPREM
2007/2008Mon 17 SepDerby County1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sat 13 AprDerby County2 - 3Newcastle Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sat 24 NovNewcastle Utd.1 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2000/2001Sat 23 DecDerby County2 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2000/2001Wed 23 AugNewcastle Utd.3 - 2Derby CountyPREM
1999/2000Sat 06 MayDerby County0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Magpies, with 2 goals against.

In complete contrast to Newcastle Utd., Derby County are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Rams have conceded 4 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 23 games giving them a return of 50 points. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.642013414
Derby County6222578

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Newcastle Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Magpies. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 10 matches.
Derby County An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.