FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 04 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pilgrims will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 11 occassions, and draw 6, from the 18 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2004, as the Tractor Boys edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Mon 03 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 25 SepIpswich Town3 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1992/1993Tue 12 JanIpswich Town3 - 1Plymouth Arg.FAC
1991/1992Sat 29 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1991/1992Sat 07 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1990/1991Fri 22 MarIpswich Town3 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 06 OctPlymouth Arg.0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Tractor Boys have scored 6, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Plymouth Arg. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Pilgrims have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 20 points from their 17 games played so far, Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 16 points from their 16 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town61328106
Plymouth Arg.6141567

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.