FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Norwich City at on Sunday morning, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 41 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 15 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2004, with Norwich City running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 18 SepIpswich Town0 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sun 07 MarNorwich City3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sun 21 DecIpswich Town0 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sun 02 MarNorwich City0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Sun 15 SepIpswich Town1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
1999/2000Sun 19 MarIpswich Town0 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
1999/2000Sun 21 NovNorwich City0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Norwich City's 39 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 31 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61145134
Ipswich Town6231759

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Ipswich Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Norwich CityBeen beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Ipswich Town4 games since last defeat.