FM Preview: Leicester City v Derby County 13 Nov 2010

Last updated : 12 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Leicester City at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 16 of the 49 previous games, with the hosts winning just 13.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2009, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarDerby County1 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2009/2010Sat 17 OctLeicester City0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Fri 06 AprLeicester City1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 25 NovDerby County1 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 14 FebLeicester City2 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 OctDerby County1 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 26 AprLeicester City1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Foxes's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rams's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Leicester City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 16 matches. Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 27 points from 16 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City63128910
Derby County650114515

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Rams of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Walkers Stadium with Derby County coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Derby County 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.