FM Preview: Doncaster Rovers v Ipswich Town 15 Feb 2011

Last updated : 14 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. While the majority of previous matches have ended up drawn, a win has yet to be registered by Tractor Boys.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2009, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 22 JanIpswich Town3 - 2Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 17 AprIpswich Town1 - 1Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2009/2010Sat 19 SepDoncaster Rvs.3 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 11 AprIpswich Town1 - 3Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 15 NovDoncaster Rvs.1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Tue 21 SepDoncaster Rvs.2 - 0Ipswich TownLGEC
1957/1958Sat 26 AprDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Rovers have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 29 matches. Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 38 points from their 29 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.61053133
Ipswich Town631210910

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich Town 4 games since last defeat.