FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last Updated : 28-Apr-2007 by
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History of the Crystal Palace v Derby County fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Derby County at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, Eagles have recorded 10 wins, and Derby County have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was just last season, in December 2005, with Crystal Palace running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecDerby County1 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 25 MarDerby County2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Wed 28 DecCrystal Palace2-0Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 21 FebDerby County2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctCrystal Palace1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 05 MarDerby County0 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2002/2003Tue 17 SepCrystal Palace0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 6 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rams's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Crystal Palace see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 59 points from their 44 games played so far, Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 81 points from 44 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6114794
Derby County63219611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crystal Palace are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby County Not won in previous 2 away matches.