History of the Derby County v Middlesbrough fixture
Middlesbrough face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 64 games played, Boro have recorded 19 wins, and Derby County have come away with 31 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in January 2013, with Derby County running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 01 Jan | Derby County | 3-1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2012/2013 | Wed 03 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2 - 2 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 08 Mar | Middlesbrough | 2 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 28 Sep | Derby County | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | Derby County | 2 - 2 | Middlesbrough | 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 not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The away form of Middlesbrough is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Boro have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Derby County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet Championship, picking up 25 points from their 16 games so far.
Middlesbrough see themselves just below half way in the Skybet Championship, showing a record of 19 points from their 17 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby County | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 11 |
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Rams, as the Boro have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Derby County | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. |
| Middlesbrough | Not won in previous 7 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here