FM Preview: Millwall v Ipswich Town 29 Oct 2011

Last updated : 28 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 23 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 6 wins, and Millwall have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2011, the Lions carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 15 Jan Millwall 2 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship
2010/2011 Sat 30 Oct Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Millwall Championship
2010/2011 Tue 21 Sep Millwall 1 - 2 Ipswich Town League Cup
2005/2006 Sat 11 Mar Ipswich Town 1 - 1 Millwall Championship
2005/2006 Sat 27 Aug Millwall 1 - 2 Ipswich Town Championship
2004/2005 Sun 26 Dec Millwall 3 - 1 Ipswich Town Championship
2004/2005 Sun 12 Sep Ipswich Town 2 - 0 Millwall Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Tractor Boys have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 13 matches.

Ipswich Town's 20 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 1 2 3 6 8 5
Ipswich Town 6 3 2 1 7 4 11

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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 Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.

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