FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leicester City v Ipswich Town fixture

Leicester City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Walkers Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Foxes have recorded 12 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Walkers Stadium was less than a year ago, in August 2005, 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:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Leicester CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 13 AugLeicester City0-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 FebIpswich Town2 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctLeicester City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Thu 26 DecLeicester City1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sun 18 AugIpswich Town6 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 DecIpswich Town2 - 0Leicester CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leicester City find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 2 games have yielded only 0 points. Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 0 points from 2 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leicester City6114384
Ipswich Town6105693

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Foxes's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Ipswich Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.