FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 01 January 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Monday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Rams have recorded 6 wins, and Millwall have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2004, with Millwall 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:
2004/2005Tue 28 DecDerby County0 - 3MillwallCHMP
2004/2005Wed 22 SepMillwall3 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 MayDerby County2 - 0MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 22 NovMillwall0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 16 AprDerby County1 - 2MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 26 OctMillwall3 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1995/1996Sat 16 DecMillwall0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Millwall's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Lions have scored 4, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Derby County's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rams have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 22 points from their 27 games thus far. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 27 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall6132466
Derby County6141667

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 Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Derby County Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.