FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Preston North End fixture

Preston N.E. face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road at lunchtime on Monday, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having managed to conjure up just 1 wins from the previous 7 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Fri 18 FebPreston N.E.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 30 OctIpswich Town3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 28 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 25 OctPreston N.E.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sat 18 JanIpswich Town3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sun 01 SepPreston N.E.0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1979/1980Sat 05 JanPreston N.E.0 - 3Ipswich TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The North End's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Ipswich Town's total of 10 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Preston N.E. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town63126610
Preston N.E.6132696

FootyMad's prediction ...

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Ipswich Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Preston N.E. Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.