FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 29 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Burnley fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Burnley at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 9 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in March 2006, with Derby County running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 23 DecBurnley0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 11 MarDerby County3-0BurnleyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 07 JanDerby County2 - 1BurnleyFAC
2005/2006Sat 27 AugBurnley2 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Wed 23 FebDerby County1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2004/2005Fri 22 OctBurnley0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 24 AprBurnley1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These games have seen the Rams score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Derby County, Burnley are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Clarets have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Derby County are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 29 games giving them a return of 56 points. Burnley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 38 points from their 28 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County66009218
Burnley6024272

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Derby County fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Rams. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Won 4 successive home games.
13 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 6 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Burnley Not won in previous 8 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.