FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 06 March 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Norwich City v Ipswich Town fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Canaries have recorded 16 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in March 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 21 DecIpswich Town0 - 2Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sun 02 MarNorwich City0-2Ipswich TownLD1
2002/2003Sun 15 SepIpswich Town1 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1999/2000Sun 19 MarIpswich Town0 - 2Norwich CityLD1
1999/2000Sun 21 NovNorwich City0 - 0Ipswich TownLD1
1998/1999Sun 11 AprNorwich City0 - 0Ipswich TownLD1
1998/1999Tue 20 OctIpswich Town0 - 1Norwich CityLD1

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Canaries score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 33 games giving them a return of 64 points. Ipswich Town's total of 53 points from their 34 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City63309512
Ipswich Town62139117

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Ipswich Town is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Canaries in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.