FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Norwich City fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Norwich City at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Rams have recorded 10 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in December 2005, with Derby County running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 18 FebNorwich City2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 03 DecDerby County2-0Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sun 28 DecDerby County0 - 4Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 21 OctNorwich City2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 05 AprDerby County2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 30 NovNorwich City1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2000/2001Wed 01 NovDerby County3 - 0Norwich CityLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Norwich City is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Canaries have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Norwich City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 6 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County61235105
Norwich City640210712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rams go into their game against Norwich City in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Norwich City 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.