FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Ipswich Town fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, Potters have recorded 16 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was just last season, in January 2007, 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:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 30 JanStoke City0-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 DecIpswich Town0 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 08 AprIpswich Town1 - 4Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 02 JanStoke City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 DecIpswich Town1 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 14 SepStoke City3 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 7 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 33 games giving them a return of 59 points. Ipswich Town's total of 51 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City650115915
Ipswich Town63217511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Stoke City may be coming up against a decent side in Ipswich Town, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Potters. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.