FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 27 April 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Ipswich Town fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 7 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in September 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 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:
2006/2007Sat 16 DecIpswich Town1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 31 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepLeeds Utd.0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 13 NovIpswich Town1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 06 MarLeeds Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sun 30 SepIpswich Town1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Whites in those games, with 5 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Tractor Boys have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Leeds stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 45 points from their 44 games thus far. Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 58 points from their 44 games played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.63127610
Ipswich Town641113513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are starting to turn Elland Road into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5.
Ipswich TownNot won in previous 2 away matches.