FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 28 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Sheffield United fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Sheffield United at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 14 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in March 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 MarIpswich Town1-1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 06 NovSheff. Utd.3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 14 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 05 FebSheff. Utd.0 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Tue 02 NovIpswich Town5 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Fri 30 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Tractor Boys, with 4 goals against.

The The Blades have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The The Blades's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Ipswich Town's 27 points from 19 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Sheff. Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 31 points from 19 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town63127410
Sheff. Utd.631210810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tractor Boys go into their game against Sheff. Utd. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Sheff. Utd. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.