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Derby County face a trip to Rotherham United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Rams have recorded 3 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 8 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2002, the Merry Millers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2002/2003 | Sat 01 Feb | Derby County | 3 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LD1 |
| 2002/2003 | Mon 26 Aug | Rotherham U. | 2 - 1 | Derby County | LD1 |
| 1985/1986 | Fri 09 May | Derby County | 2 - 1 | Rotherham U. | DIV3 |
| 1985/1986 | Sat 02 Nov | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Derby County | DIV3 |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 02 Mar | Derby County | 1 - 1 | Rotherham U. | DIV3 |
| 1984/1985 | Sat 27 Oct | Rotherham U. | 2 - 0 | Derby County | DIV3 |
| 1982/1983 | Sat 23 Apr | Rotherham U. | 1 - 1 | Derby County | DIV2 |
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Merry Millers in those games, with 4 conceded.
In complete contrast to Rotherham U., Derby County are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Rams have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.
Rotherham U. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 22 matches. Derby County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 13 |
| Derby County | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Merry Millers, as the Rams have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Rotherham U. | Won 3 successive home games. 5 games since last home draw. Won their latest 3 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Derby County | Not won in previous 6 away matches. |