FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Derby County fixture

Rotherham U. prepare to entertain Derby County at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Merry Millers have recorded 8 wins, and Derby County have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Millmoor Ground was just last season, in August 2002, the Merry Millers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 01 FebDerby County3 - 0Rotherham U.LD1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugRotherham U.2-1Derby CountyLD1
1985/1986Fri 09 MayDerby County2 - 1Rotherham U.DIV3
1985/1986Sat 02 NovRotherham U.1 - 1Derby CountyDIV3
1984/1985Sat 02 MarDerby County1 - 1Rotherham U.DIV3
1984/1985Sat 27 OctRotherham U.2 - 0Derby CountyDIV3
1982/1983Sat 23 AprRotherham U.1 - 1Derby CountyDIV2

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Merry Millers in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Rotherham U., Derby County are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Rams have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Rotherham U. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 22 matches. Derby County are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 22 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.641110413
Derby County6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rotherham U. may be coming up against a decent side in Derby County, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Merry Millers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U. Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Derby County Not won in previous 6 away matches.