FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 15 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Watford v Derby County fixture

Watford prepare to entertain Derby County at Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Hornets have recorded 4 wins, and Derby County have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2003, with Watford running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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:
2003/2004Wed 17 SepDerby County3 - 2WatfordLD1
2002/2003Mon 21 AprWatford2-0Derby CountyLD1
2002/2003Sat 07 DecDerby County3 - 0WatfordLD1
1999/2000Sat 08 AprWatford0 - 0Derby CountyPREM
1999/2000Mon 03 JanDerby County2 - 0WatfordPREM
1995/1996Sat 16 MarDerby County1 - 1WatfordLD1
1995/1996Tue 05 MarWatford0 - 0Derby CountyLD1

Recent respective form guides

Watford are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Derby County is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Rams have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 40 points from 36 matches. Derby County are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide League Division One with a return of just 38 points from their 35 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Watford6303879
Derby County6222578

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are not exactly setting the world alight at Vicarage Road Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Derby County in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Watford 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.