FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Norwich City fixture

Derby County are ready to welcome Norwich City to Pride Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Rams have recorded 10 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 7 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Pride Park was within the last three years, in August 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:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctNorwich City1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Tue 06 MarNorwich City1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 19 AugDerby County0-0Norwich CityCHMP
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

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.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Canaries have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far, Norwich City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County632110711
Norwich City6213887

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Norwich City is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Rams in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Norwich City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.