FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2007 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 Wednesday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Foxes have recorded 13 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Walkers Stadium was just last season, in August 2006, with Leicester City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 11 DecIpswich Town3 - 1Leicester CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 10 FebIpswich Town0 - 2Leicester CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 12 AugLeicester City3-1Ipswich TownCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Leicester City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

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 5 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leicester City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 23 points from their 23 games thus far. Ipswich Town's total of 36 points from their 23 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
Leicester City60245112
Ipswich Town6222788

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Walkers Stadium for the Foxes and the Madmen are unable to see past Ipswich Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Leicester City Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 15 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.