FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Preston North End v Derby County fixture

Derby face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 28 out of 42 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, 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:
2002/2003Sat 08 MarPreston NE4 - 2DerbyLD1
2002/2003Sat 21 SepDerby0 - 2Preston NELD1
1984/1985Wed 13 MarDerby2 - 0Preston NEDIV3
1984/1985Sat 08 SepPreston NE2 - 1DerbyDIV3
1980/1981Wed 06 MayDerby1 - 2Preston NEDIV2
1980/1981Sat 06 DecPreston NE0 - 3DerbyDIV2
1968/1969Sat 14 DecPreston NE0 - 0DerbyDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the North End in those games, with 6 conceded.

Derby have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rams's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Preston NE see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 20 points from their 15 games played so far, Derby are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 16 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston NE63127610
Derby60245122

FootyMad's prediction ...

Derby have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Preston NE may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston NE Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.