FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 20 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Reading fixture

Reading face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Royals have recorded 3 wins, and Derby County have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2008, where Reading annihilated the Royals 0 - 4 in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovReading3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2007/2008Sun 11 MayDerby County0 - 4ReadingPREM
2007/2008Sun 07 OctReading1 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2005/2006Sat 01 AprReading5 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecDerby County2 - 2ReadingCHMP
2004/2005Mon 03 JanReading0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 SepDerby County2 - 1ReadingCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Royals have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in the last six, but with four of them resulting in draws. The Royals's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 43 matches. Reading's total of 71 points from their 43 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County6123595
Reading6141337

FootyMad's prediction ...

Reading are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Derby County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Reading Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.