Coventry Vs Ipswich - Match Preview

Last updated : 02 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Coventry City v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Coventry City at Highfield Road Stadium at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 34 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 10 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline 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:
2003/2004Sat 31 JanCoventry City1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugIpswich Town1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 12 AprCoventry City2 - 4Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sat 23 NovIpswich Town2 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2000/2001Sat 21 AprIpswich Town2 - 0Coventry CityPREM
2000/2001Tue 28 NovIpswich Town2 - 1Coventry CityLC
2000/2001Mon 20 NovCoventry City0 - 1Ipswich TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 5 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Tractor Boys's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 11 matches. Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 21 points from 11 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City61325106
Ipswich Town6222998

Match prediction ...

ITFM can see Town battling to a victory in a closely fought contest at Coventry City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry CityUnbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich TownNot won in previous 3 away matches.