FootyMAD's Hull City match preview

Last updated : 05 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Hull City fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Hull City at Portman Road on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, winning 6 and drawing 4 of the 11 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was two seasons ago, in August 2006, when they played out a goalless 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 29 SepHull City3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Tue 06 MarHull City2 - 5Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 19 AugIpswich Town0-0Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 25 MarIpswich Town1 - 1Hull CityCHMP
2005/2006Wed 28 DecHull City2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1990/1991Sat 23 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 10 NovHull City3 - 3Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 4 conceded.

Hull City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The The Tigers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Ipswich Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 66 points from their 45 games so far. Hull City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 75 points from 45 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6141677
Hull City641111513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tractor Boys go into their game against Hull City in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownUnbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Hull City8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.