History of the Leicester City v Derby County fixture
Derby County face a trip to Leicester City at Filbert Way at tea-time on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 16 of the 51 previous games, with the hosts winning just 15.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Filbert Way was just last season, in October 2011, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Thu 23 Feb | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Leicester City | 4-0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Derby County | 0 - 2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Leicester City | 2 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Leicester City | 0 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Fri 06 Apr | Leicester City | 1 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Leicester City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 15 goals for the Foxes, with 5 goals against.
Derby County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rams have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Leicester City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 33 points from 19 games.
Derby County's 27 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester City | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 5 | 8 |
| Derby County | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Derby County have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Leicester City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Leicester City | Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Derby County | Lost each of the previous 3 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here