FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 13 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Derby County fixture

Derby County face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Rams will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 29 NovDerby County2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 22 AprIpswich Town2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Wed 02 NovDerby County3 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprIpswich Town3 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 14 AugDerby County3 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 JanIpswich Town3 - 0Derby CountyFAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecIpswich Town2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 7 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Rams's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 54 points from their 42 games played so far, Derby County are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 78 points from the 42 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town63031069
Derby County6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Rams has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Ipswich Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town 13 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Derby County Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.