History of the Middlesbrough v Derby County fixture
Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Derby County at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Boro are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 15 of the 67 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2011, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 20 Oct | Middlesbrough | 2 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 22 Mar | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Derby County | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Dec | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premier League |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 01 Apr | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
The Rams 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. While the Rams have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 21 points from 12 games.
Derby County are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 21 points from 12 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Derby County | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Riverside Stadium for the Boro and the Madmen are unable to see past Derby County claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Drawn last 4 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Derby County | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here