FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 08 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackpool v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 16 FebIpswich Town2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 JanBlackpool1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1978/1979Wed 30 AugBlackpool2 - 0Ipswich TownLGEC
1970/1971Sat 30 JanIpswich Town2 - 1BlackpoolPREM
1970/1971Sat 28 NovBlackpool0 - 2Ipswich TownPREM
1967/1968Tue 29 AugIpswich Town1 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
1967/1968Mon 21 AugBlackpool0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Blackpool have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 21 points from their 15 games played so far, Ipswich Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 21 from their 15 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackpool623110109
Ipswich Town62311079

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Ipswich Town on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Blackpool. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
BlackpoolUnbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Ipswich Town6 games since last defeat.