FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 08 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 3 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2008, with Cardiff City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Tractor Boys in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 29 NovCardiff City1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 25 AprCardiff City0 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 13 DecIpswich Town1 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Wed 09 AprIpswich Town1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 24 NovCardiff City1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sun 06 MayIpswich Town3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 09 DecCardiff City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bluebirds have hit 10 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 38 from their 34 matches played. Cardiff City's total of 52 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
Ipswich Town6222568
Cardiff City62135107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Cardiff City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Ipswich Town. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cardiff City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.