FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 20 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 30 games played, the Whites have recorded 10 wins, and Ipswich have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 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:
2005/2006Tue 31 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepLeeds Utd.0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 13 NovIpswich Town1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 06 MarLeeds Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sun 30 SepIpswich Town1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 03 FebIpswich Town1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leeds is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Whites have hit 9 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 22 matches. Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 20 points from their 22 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6123795
Leeds Utd.6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Tractor Boys, as the Whites have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownDrawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Leeds Utd.10 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.