FootyMAD Ipswich Town match preview

Last Updated : 20-Oct-2003 by
History of the Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town fixture

Crystal Pal prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Eagles have the slight edge, having won 12 of the 31 games compared to Ipswich's 6 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in March 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Tue 11 MarCrystal Pal1-1IpswichLD1
2002/2003Sun 03 NovIpswich1 - 2Crystal PalLD1
1999/2000Tue 25 AprIpswich1 - 0Crystal PalLD1
1999/2000Mon 07 FebCrystal Pal2 - 2IpswichLD1
1998/1999Tue 09 MarCrystal Pal3 - 2IpswichLD1
1998/1999Sat 03 OctIpswich3 - 0Crystal PalLD1
1996/1997Thu 26 DecIpswich3 - 1Crystal PalLD1

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Ipswich is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crystal Pal see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 16 points from their 13 games played so far, Ipswich's total of 23 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Pal62137107
Ipswich640213912

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Eagles. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Pal Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Ipswich 12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.