FM Preview: Derby County v Doncaster Rovers 01 Mar 2011

Last updated : 28 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, beating their opponents 5 times from 8 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was just last season, in January 2010, the Rams carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Tue 19 OctDoncaster Rvs.2 - 3Derby CountyCHMP
2009/2010Sat 13 MarDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2009/2010Sat 23 JanDerby County1-0Doncaster Rvs.FAC
2009/2010Sat 19 DecDerby County0 - 2Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Fri 27 FebDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 09 AugDerby County0 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2006/2007Wed 20 SepDoncaster Rvs.3 - 3Derby CountyLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Derby County's home form is most definitely relegation standard, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Rams have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Doncaster Rvs. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rovers have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 33 matches. Doncaster Rvs. are currently lying in 19th place in Npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 39 from their 33 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County6123365
Doncaster Rvs.60242142

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Rams to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 7 home matches.
Doncaster Rvs. Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.