FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Derby County fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Derby County at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, winning 51.61% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in April 2005, as the Tractor Boys squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Wed 02 NovDerby County3 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprIpswich Town3-2Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Sat 14 AugDerby County3 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 JanIpswich Town3 - 0Derby CountyFAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecIpswich Town2 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 08 NovDerby County2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sun 04 MayDerby County1 - 4Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Tractor Boys's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Derby County is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Rams have hit 5 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 53 points from their 44 matches. Derby County are currently lying in 19th place in Coca Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 50 from their 44 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town60246122
Derby County6222598

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Ipswich Town only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownBeen beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Derby CountyNot won in previous 13 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.