FM Preview: Ipswich Town v Doncaster Rovers 22 Jan 2011

Last updated : 21 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Doncaster Rovers fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Doncaster Rovers at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 2 wins, and Doncaster Rvs. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in April 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
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
1957/1958Sat 14 DecIpswich Town2 - 0Doncaster Rvs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Doncaster Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 25 matches. Doncaster Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 34 points from their 24 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62136117
Doncaster Rvs.62229138

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Tractor Boys. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town 15 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Doncaster Rvs. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.