FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 11 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Coventry City fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Coventry City at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 5 of the 35 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in October 2005, 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:
2005/2006Sat 19 NovCoventry City1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctIpswich Town2-2Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 15 JanIpswich Town3 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Sun 03 OctCoventry City1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 31 JanCoventry City1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugIpswich Town1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 12 AprCoventry City2 - 4Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Tractor Boys's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Coventry City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Coventry City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 10 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6222888
Coventry City6213567

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Ipswich Town's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Coventry City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Coventry City 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.