FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 30 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 17 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 5 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2005, with Ipswich Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Pilgrims 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 05 NovIpswich Town3 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Mon 03 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 25 SepIpswich Town3 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1992/1993Tue 12 JanIpswich Town3 - 1Plymouth Arg.FAC
1991/1992Sat 29 FebIpswich Town2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1991/1992Sat 07 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1990/1991Fri 22 MarIpswich Town3 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Pilgrims score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 53 points from their 45 matches. Ipswich Town's 56 points from 45 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6132446
Ipswich Town61146104

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Pilgrims, as the Tractor Boys have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg.4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Ipswich TownLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.