FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 18 December 2009 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 Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having managed to conjure up a win from 4 of the previous 6 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was just last season, in August 2008, with Doncaster Rvs. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Rams in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 27 FebDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 09 AugDerby County0-1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2006/2007Wed 20 SepDoncaster Rvs.3 - 3Derby CountyLGEC
1985/1986Sat 03 MayDerby County1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1985/1986Sun 15 DecDoncaster Rvs.0 - 3Derby CountyLGE1
1984/1985Fri 22 FebDoncaster Rvs.2 - 1Derby CountyLGE1
1984/1985Wed 28 NovDerby County3 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 8 conceded.

In complete contrast to Derby County, Doncaster Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Rovers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 21 matches. Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 27 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County63217511
Doncaster Rvs.64029612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Derby County are starting to turn Pride Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.