FM Preview: Ipswich Town v Bristol City 28 Aug 2010

Last updated : 27 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 17 of the 26 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2010, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 FebIpswich Town0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2009/2010Sat 05 DecBristol City0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Mon 13 AprBristol City1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Wed 10 DecIpswich Town3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 04 DecBristol City2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 10 NovIpswich Town6 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 27 FebBristol City0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. While Tractor Boys have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Ipswich Town's total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship. Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town641110813
Bristol City61329126

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bristol City 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 Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Bristol City Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.