FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Millwall fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Millwall at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 9 wins, and Millwall have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in September 2004, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 2-0 winners 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 27 AugMillwall1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sun 26 DecMillwall3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sun 12 SepIpswich Town2-0MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 MarIpswich Town1 - 3MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecMillwall0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanIpswich Town4 - 1MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugMillwall1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Tractor Boys score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Millwall is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Lions have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town's 50 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 32 points from their 37 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town64119513
Millwall6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

With the Tractor Boys being in decent shape at home at the moment, I am pleased to predict that this match should result in nothing other than a comfortable home win. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownUnbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
MillwallLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.