FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 05 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Derby County fixture

Everton play host to Derby County at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Toffees are clearly on top, having won 43 and lost only 12 of the 68 games.

The last time the two teams met at Everton was back in December 2001, over five years ago, the Toffees carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 28 OctDerby County0 - 2EvertonPREM
2001/2002Sat 23 MarDerby County3 - 4EvertonPREM
2001/2002Sat 15 DecEverton1-0Derby CountyPREM
2000/2001Mon 01 JanDerby County1 - 0EvertonPREM
2000/2001Sat 26 AugEverton2 - 2Derby CountyPREM
1999/2000Sat 12 FebEverton2 - 1Derby CountyPREM
1999/2000Sat 28 AugDerby County1 - 0EvertonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Toffees, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Everton, Derby County are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Rams have hit 4 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Everton find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 57 points they have accumulated from 32 games. Derby County find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 32 games have yielded only 11 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6213457
Derby County60243122

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Everton fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Toffees. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Everton Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Derby County Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 17 away matches.
No win in the 29 most recent games.