FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Derby County fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Derby County at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 6 of the 48 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in September 2005, with Leeds running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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 11 FebDerby County0 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006We 28 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005We 26 JanDerby County2 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 07 AugLeeds Utd.1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2001/2002Sat 27 AprDerby County0 - 1Leeds Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sun 23 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2000/2001Sat 10 FebLeeds Utd.0 - 0Derby CountyPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Whites have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded 10.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Rams have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 20 points from their 21 games thus far. Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 37 points from 21 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.621310117
Derby County65019415

FootyMad's prediction ...

It's been an indifferent run of form for the Whites of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Derby County, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.