History of the Middlesbrough v Derby County fixture
Derby County face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rams will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 36 and win only 15 of the 66 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2009, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 28 Sep | Derby County | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | Derby County | 2 - 2 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 20 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2-0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Derby County | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 01 Apr | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 03 Nov | Middlesbrough | 5 - 1 | Derby County | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Boro's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Derby County's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.
Middlesbrough are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 34 matches.
Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 40 points from their 35 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 4 |
| Derby County | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing appears to be going right for the Rams out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Middlesbrough. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Derby County | Undefeated in last 3 away games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here