FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Leeds United fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Leeds United at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 12 wins, and Leeds Utd. have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in January 2006, 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 31 JanIpswich Town1-1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepLeeds Utd.0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 AprLeeds Utd.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 13 NovIpswich Town1 - 0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 06 MarLeeds Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sun 30 SepIpswich Town1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 03 FebIpswich Town1 - 2Leeds Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Leeds Utd. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Whites have hit 9 goals, 19 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 26 points from their 22 matches. Leeds Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 20 points from their 22 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6123795
Leeds Utd.6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town are not exactly setting the world alight at Portman Road at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Leeds Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. 10 games since last away draw.
No win in the 3 most recent games.