FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 28 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Fulham fixture

Derby County are ready to welcome Fulham to Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 3 of the 23 games.

The previous match played between the two at Pride Park was more than three years back, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 20 OctFulham0 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2004/2005Sat 12 FebFulham4 - 2Derby CountyFAC
2004/2005Sat 29 JanDerby County1-1FulhamFAC
2001/2002Wed 02 JanDerby County0 - 1FulhamPREM
2001/2002Wed 10 OctFulham5 - 2Derby CountyLGEC
2001/2002Sat 25 AugFulham0 - 0Derby CountyPREM
2000/2001Wed 29 NovFulham3 - 2Derby CountyLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Derby County's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. Rams have conceded a disappointing 10 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Cottagers have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Derby County find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 31 games have yielded only 10 points. Fulham are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 23 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County60151131
Fulham6114284

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Derby County at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Rams will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 14 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 28 most recent games.
Fulham Not won in previous 14 away matches.