FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bristol City v Ipswich Town fixture

Bristol City play host to Ipswich Town at Ashton Gate on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Robins are clearly on top, winning 60.87% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Bristol City was back in February 1999, over five years ago, with Ipswich Town inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Robins in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 10 NovIpswich Town6 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 27 FebBristol City0-1Ipswich TownCHMP
1998/1999Sat 19 SepIpswich Town3 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1991/1992Sat 18 AprBristol City2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1991/1992Sat 21 SepIpswich Town4 - 2Bristol CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 09 MarBristol City4 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
1990/1991Sat 24 NovIpswich Town1 - 1Bristol CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Bristol City 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, 7 to 6.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Tractor Boys have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bristol City's total of 31 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 29 from their 18 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bristol City61233115
Ipswich Town62221168

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Robins's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Ipswich Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Bristol City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.