FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 37 games played, Eagles have recorded 13 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 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:
2009/2010Tue 18 AugIpswich Town1 - 3Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Sat 17 JanCrystal Palace1-4Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 27 SepIpswich Town1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Tue 12 FebCrystal Palace0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sun 26 AugIpswich Town1 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 FebCrystal Palace2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugIpswich Town1 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 6 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Crystal Palace's 30 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6222998
Ipswich Town62406310

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 4 away games.
11 games since last defeat.