FootyMAD's Stoke City match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Stoke City at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 37 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 9 wins, and Stoke City have come away with 16 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in January 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 30 JanStoke City0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 DecIpswich Town0 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 08 AprIpswich Town1 - 4Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 02 JanStoke City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 DecIpswich Town1 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 14 SepStoke City3 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Potters in those games, with 7 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 33 games giving them a return of 59 points. Ipswich Town's total of 51 points from their 33 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City650115915
Ipswich Town63217511

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Ipswich Town Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.