FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 28 September 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Ipswich Town fixture

Sheff. Utd. prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, The Blades have recorded 15 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was less than a year ago, in April 2009, with Sheff. Utd. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprSheff. Utd.2-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 29 NovIpswich Town1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 04 MarIpswich Town1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 06 NovSheff. Utd.3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 14 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 05 FebSheff. Utd.0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Tractor Boys have hit 9 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd.'s total of 15 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 4 points from their 9 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6312121010
Ipswich Town60337143

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the The Blades being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 11 most recent games.