FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Newcastle United fixture

Newcastle Utd. pack their bags to visit Derby County at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 59 games played, Magpies have recorded 19 wins, and Derby County have come away with 24 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Pride Park was within the last three years, in September 2007, the Rams carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory 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:
2009/2010Mon 28 DecNewcastle Utd.0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rams have scored 4, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Newcastle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 33 points from their 29 matches. Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 28 games giving them a return of 59 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County63217311
Newcastle Utd.632114711

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Magpies has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Derby County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Newcastle Utd. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.