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Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Hull City fixture

Hull City face a trip to Derby County at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Tigers 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 less than a year ago, in April 2006, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugHull City1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Mon 17 AprDerby County1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 22 OctHull City2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2001/2002Wed 12 SepDerby County3 - 0Hull CityLGEC
1986/1987Sat 21 MarHull City1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
1986/1987Sat 11 OctDerby County1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
1984/1985Sat 09 MarHull City3 - 2Derby CountyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These games have seen the Rams score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Derby County, Hull City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Tigers have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 31 games giving them a return of 62 points. Hull City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 31 points from their 31 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County66008118
Hull City61238105

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Tigers are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Derby County. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Won 5 successive home games.
14 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 8 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Hull City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.