FM Preview: Bristol City v Ipswich Town 06 Aug 2011

Last updated : 05 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Bristol City v Ipswich Town fixture

Bristol City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ashton Gate Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2011, with Ipswich Town inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Bristol City 0-1 Ipswich Town Championship
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Ipswich Town 0 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Bristol City 0 - 0 Ipswich Town Championship
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr Bristol City 1 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship
2008/2009 Wed 10 Dec Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Bristol City Championship
2007/2008 Tue 04 Dec Bristol City 2 - 0 Ipswich Town Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Robins in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Tractor Boys 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. The Tractor Boys's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Bristol City 6 2 1 3 9 7 7
Ipswich Town 6 2 1 3 10 17 7

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Robins to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Bristol City 13 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here