FM Preview: Ipswich Town v Bristol City 22 Dec 2012

Last updated : 21 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Ipswich Town v Bristol City fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Bristol City at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 19 of the 28 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in March 2012, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 03 Mar Ipswich Town 3-0 Bristol City Championship
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Bristol City 0 - 3 Ipswich Town Championship
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr Bristol City 0 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 27 Feb Ipswich Town 0 - 0 Bristol City Championship
2009/2010 Sat 05 Dec Bristol City 0 - 0 Ipswich Town Championship
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr Bristol City 1 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town 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, 10 to 8.

Bristol City have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Robins have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 23 points from 22 matches.

Bristol City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 22 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Ipswich Town 6 3 1 2 9 11 10
Bristol City 6 2 1 3 8 12 7

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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 Tractor Boys. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Ipswich Town Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Bristol City 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.

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