FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 02 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Watford v Derby County fixture

Watford are ready to welcome Derby County to Vicarage Road Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Hornets have recorded 5 wins, and Derby County have come away with 3 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Vicarage Road Stadium was more than three years back, in March 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 DecDerby County1 - 0WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 04 MarWatford2-2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Mon 29 AugDerby County1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Sat 06 NovWatford2 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 16 OctDerby County2 - 2WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 MarWatford2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Wed 17 SepDerby County3 - 2WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Watford have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

The away form of Derby County is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Rams have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 55 points from their 45 games played so far, Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 54 points from their 45 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6222898
Derby County62045106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Hornets's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Derby County. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Watford Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Derby County 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.