FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 09 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers fixture

Q.P.R. face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Rangers have recorded 7 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 09 AugQ.P.R.2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 26 FebIpswich Town0 - 2Q.P.R.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 DecQ.P.R.2 - 4Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Sat 22 AprQ.P.R.3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Sat 16 OctIpswich Town1 - 4Q.P.R.CHMP
1998/1999Mon 05 AprIpswich Town3 - 1Q.P.R.CHMP
1998/1999Wed 02 DecQ.P.R.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Tractor Boys's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Q.P.R. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Rangers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 25 points from their 22 games played so far, Q.P.R. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 28 points from their 22 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town61329116
Q.P.R.61147134

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Q.P.R. only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Portman Road will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Q.P.R. 5 games since last away draw.