FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 30 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Luton Town fixture

Ipswich Town play host to Luton Town at Portman Road at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 5 of the 12 previous games, with the Tractor Boys winning just 4.

The last time the two teams met at Ipswich Town was back in September 1998, over five years ago, the Tractor Boys carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Tue 22 SepLuton Town4 - 2Ipswich TownLGEC
1998/1999Tue 15 SepIpswich Town2-1Luton TownLGEC
1995/1996Sat 30 MarLuton Town1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
1995/1996Sun 22 OctIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownCHMP
1987/1988Tue 17 NovIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownLGEC
1985/1986Sat 28 DecIpswich Town1 - 1Luton TownPREM
1985/1986Tue 01 OctLuton Town1 - 0Ipswich TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Tractor Boys have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Luton Town is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Hatters have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 26 matches. Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola Championship, picking up 38 from their 26 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6123595
Luton Town6213887

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Ipswich Town at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Tractor Boys will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownFailed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton TownNot won in previous 7 away matches.