History of the Derby County v Leicester City fixture
Leicester City face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Thursday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Foxes will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 01 Oct | Leicester City | 4 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 12 Feb | Derby County | 0-2 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 13 Nov | Leicester City | 2 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 27 Mar | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Leicester City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Oct | Leicester City | 0 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Fri 06 Apr | Leicester City | 1 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 25 Nov | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Leicester City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Derby County are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.
The Foxes have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Foxes's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.
Derby County see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 31 games played so far,
Leicester City see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 31 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| Leicester City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Leicester City are not doing too bad on their travels, and we think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Derby County. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Derby County | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Leicester City | 5 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here