FootyMAD's Stoke City match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Stoke City fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Stoke City at Pride Park on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 10 of the 63 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was just last season, in October 2005, the Rams carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 08 AugStoke City2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Tue 22 NovStoke City1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 OctDerby County2-1Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 09 AprDerby County3 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Mon 30 AugStoke City1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 10 JanStoke City2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 09 AugDerby County0 - 3Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 3 conceded.

Stoke City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Potters have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 32 games giving them a return of 63 points. Stoke City's 50 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County64116413
Stoke City6132256

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Derby County fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rams. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Stoke City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.