FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 18 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Norwich City fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Norwich City at Portman Road on Sunday morning, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 21 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in September 2005, with Norwich City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Tractor Boys in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 05 FebNorwich City1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 13 to 12.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Canaries have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 17 matches. Norwich City's 25 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62131187
Norwich City63214611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Norwich City 4 games since last defeat.