FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 10 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Burnley fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Burnley at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 8 of the 12 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in October 2004, 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:
2005/2006Tue 27 SepBurnley3 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 06 NovBurnley0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 16 OctIpswich Town1-1BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 21 FebBurnley4 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctIpswich Town6 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 11 JanBurnley1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Tue 22 OctIpswich Town2 - 2BurnleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Clarets have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Ipswich Town's 41 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Burnley's 43 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6231869
Burnley6123385

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Tractor Boys to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Burnley Not won in previous 8 away matches.