FootyMAD's Doncaster Rovers match preview

Last updated : 12 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 4 of the 8 previous games, with the hosts winning just 3.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2009, the Rovers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
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
1985/1986Sat 03 MayDerby County1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE1
1985/1986Sun 15 DecDoncaster Rvs.0 - 3Derby CountyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rams have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rvs.'s 45 points from 35 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 35 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.62221078
Derby County620410136

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rovers, as the Rams have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.