FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ipswich Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Monday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 19 and win only 7 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 2 - 4 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Wed 05 MarWolves1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Wed 19 FebIpswich Town2 - 4WolvesCHMP
1999/2000Sat 11 MarWolves2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Wed 24 NovIpswich Town1 - 0WolvesCHMP
1998/1999Mon 28 DecWolves1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1998/1999Tue 03 NovIpswich Town2 - 0WolvesCHMP
1997/1998Sat 21 MarIpswich Town3 - 0WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 5 conceded.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games. Wolves are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 4 from their 5 matches played.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town641112613
Wolves6141987

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Ipswich Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Wolves 6 games since last defeat.