Bradford Vs Ipswich - Match Preview

Last updated : 10 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bradford City v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich face a trip to Bradford City at The Bradford & Bingley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Tractor Boys have won 3 of the 9 games compared to the host's 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with Bradford City running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2002/2003Sat 01 FebBradford City2 - 0IpswichLD1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugIpswich1 - 2Bradford CityLD1
2000/2001Sun 04 MarIpswich3 - 1Bradford CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 21 OctBradford City0 - 2IpswichPREM
1998/1999Sat 13 FebBradford City0 - 0IpswichLD1
1998/1999Tue 08 SepIpswich3 - 0Bradford CityLD1
1997/1998Sat 31 JanIpswich2 - 1Bradford CityLD1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Bantams have scored 4, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

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.

Bradford City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 11 matches. Ipswich see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 14 points from their 11 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City62137117
Ipswich640213912

ITFM prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Tractor Boys out on the road recently, yet the team at ITFM Towers can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Bradford City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford CityBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Ipswich12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.