FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Tuesday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 9 of the 23 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 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:
2009/2010Sat 22 AugDerby County2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 07 FebPlymouth Arg.0 - 3Derby CountyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 18 OctDerby County2 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 17 FebPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Derby CountyFAC
2006/2007Sat 30 DecDerby County1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Sun 15 OctPlymouth Arg.3 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 25 FebDerby County1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. Just 5 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 2 have been let in at the wrong end.

Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 21 points from their 24 games thus far. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 26 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6213567
Derby County6231769

FootyMad's prediction ...

Derby County are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Plymouth Arg.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby County Undefeated in last 5 away games.
4 games since last defeat.