FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 46 games played, Rams have recorded 14 wins, and Burnley have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 30 JanDerby County1 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 DecBurnley0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 11 MarDerby County3 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 07 JanDerby County2 - 1BurnleyFAC
2005/2006Sat 27 AugBurnley2 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Wed 23 FebDerby County1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2004/2005Fri 22 OctBurnley0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Burnley are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Clarets in those games, with 4 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rams's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Burnley's total of 30 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6222778
Derby County631211910

FootyMad's prediction ...

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Burnley may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.