FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Derby County fixture

Brighton & HA are ready to welcome Derby County to Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, winning 58.33% of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Withdean Stadium was within the last three years, in November 2002, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2004/2005Wed 03 NovDerby County3 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 14 DecDerby County1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 16 NovBrighton & HA1-0Derby CountyCHMP
1991/1992Wed 15 AprBrighton & HA1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
1991/1992Sat 21 SepDerby County3 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1986/1987Sat 07 MarBrighton & HA0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
1986/1987Sat 25 OctDerby County4 - 1Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Rams, and 8 goals against.

Brighton & HA find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 31 matches. Derby County's total of 48 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6231659
Derby County64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Derby County running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.