FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 09 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Derby County fixture

Southampton prepare to entertain Derby County at St. Marys on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 34 games played, Saints have recorded 15 wins, and Derby County have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was two seasons ago, in May 2007, with Derby County inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Saints in a Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 23 AugDerby County0 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Tue 15 MayDerby County2 - 3SouthamptonD1PO
2006/2007Sat 12 MaySouthampton1-2Derby CountyD1PO
2006/2007Sat 03 FebSouthampton0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2006/2007Sun 06 AugDerby County2 - 2SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 04 FebSouthampton0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sun 18 SepDerby County2 - 2SouthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Rams's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Southampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 37 points from their 36 games thus far. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 45 points from their 35 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton6303869
Derby County6312131110

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Southampton's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Derby County. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Derby County 9 games since last away draw.