FM Preview: Derby County v Watford 01 Sep 2012

Last updated : 31 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Derby County v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Hornets have recorded 4 wins, and Derby County have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Watford inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Rams in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 10 Mar Derby County 1-2 Watford Championship
2011/2012 Sat 13 Aug Watford 0 - 1 Derby County Championship
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Watford 3 - 0 Derby County Championship
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Derby County 4 - 1 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 06 Mar Derby County 2 - 0 Watford Championship
2009/2010 Sat 12 Dec Watford 0 - 1 Derby County Championship
2008/2009 Sun 03 May Watford 3 - 1 Derby County Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Derby County have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Watford however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Hornets, and 5 goals against.

Derby County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches.

Watford's total of 6 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Derby County 6 1 4 1 11 12 7
Watford 6 4 0 2 9 6 12

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Hornets have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Pride Park with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Derby County Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Watford Undefeated in last 8 away games.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.

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