FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 15 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 5 wins, and Burnley have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw 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 22 DecIpswich Town0 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Tue 02 OctBurnley2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 02 DecIpswich Town1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 04 NovBurnley1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 11 FebIpswich Town2 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2005/2006Tue 27 SepBurnley3 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 06 NovBurnley0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Burnley are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Clarets's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Tractor Boys have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burnley find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 1 games have yielded only 0 points. Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 0 points from their 1 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley62138147
Ipswich Town632111711

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 Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ipswich Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.