FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Preston North End fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Preston North End at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, winning 56.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in December 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 DecDerby County1-1Preston N.E.CHMP
2005/2006Mon 08 AugPreston N.E.1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Thu 19 MayDerby County0 - 0Preston N.E.D1PO
2004/2005Sun 15 MayPreston N.E.2 - 0Derby CountyD1PO
2004/2005Sun 08 MayDerby County3 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovPreston N.E.3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 17 AprDerby County5 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Preston N.E.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The North End's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 7 matches. Preston N.E. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 12 points from 7 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County63128710
Preston N.E.63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Pride Park for the Rams and the Madmen are unable to see past Preston N.E. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Preston N.E. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.