FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 30 October 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 Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 5 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 30 AprPlymouth Arg.2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Pilgrims in those games, with 7 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 10 against.

Plymouth Arg.'s total of 24 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town's 20 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.642010414
Ipswich Town630314119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Plymouth Arg. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Ipswich Town Last drawn game 7 outings ago.