FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Tuesday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 12 SepWolves0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Fri 18 NovDerby County0 - 3WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDerby County3 - 3WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctWolves2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugDerby County1 - 4WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 4 conceded.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Wolves have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 44 points from 24 games. Wolves's 36 points from 24 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County64115213
Wolves6231769

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Won 5 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves Undefeated in last 3 away games.