FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Derby County v Norwich City fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Norwich City at Pride Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Rams have recorded 9 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in April 2003, the Rams carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 21 OctNorwich City2 - 1Derby CountyLD1
2002/2003Sat 05 AprDerby County2-1Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 30 NovNorwich City1 - 0Derby CountyLD1
2000/2001Wed 01 NovDerby County3 - 0Norwich CityLC
1995/1996Sat 23 MarNorwich City1 - 0Derby CountyLD1
1995/1996Mon 01 JanDerby County2 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1990/1991Sat 23 FebDerby County0 - 0Norwich CityDIV1

Recent respective form guides

Derby County are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Derby County are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 24 points from their 24 games thus far. Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 25 games giving them a return of 49 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County6231859
Norwich City63308212

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rams of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Norwich City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Norwich City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
7 games since last defeat.