History of the Cardiff City v Ipswich Town fixture
Cardiff City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Cardiff City Stadium at tea-time on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 9 of the 20 previous games, with the Bluebirds winning just 7.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cardiff City Stadium was just last season, in November 2009, with Ipswich Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 18 Sep | Ipswich Town | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 09 Mar | Ipswich Town | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 29 Nov | Cardiff City | 1-2 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 25 Apr | Cardiff City | 0 - 3 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 13 Dec | Ipswich Town | 1 - 2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 09 Apr | Ipswich Town | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 24 Nov | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cardiff City 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 Bluebirds 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. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.
Cardiff City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 61 points from 34 games.
Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 33 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Bluebirds to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Ipswich Town | An overall losing run of 2 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here