FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Derby County fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Derby County at Molineux on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 67 games played, Wolves have recorded 29 wins, and Derby County have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was less than a year ago, in October 2004, with Wolves running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDerby County3 - 3WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctWolves2-0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugDerby County1 - 4WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Sat 10 FebDerby County0 - 0WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Wed 30 AugWolves3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1994/1995Wed 12 AprDerby County3 - 3WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 5 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Rams's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Wolves's total of 19 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Derby County's 16 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves6213857
Derby County61328106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Wolves's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Derby County. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.