FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 33 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 12 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in September 2007, as they swept to an impressive 4 - 0 win in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 01 JanIpswich Town2 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepWest Brom.4 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 30 DecWest Brom.2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 OctIpswich Town1 - 5West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 04 AprIpswich Town2 - 3West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 SepWest Brom.4 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Tue 04 AprWest Brom.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

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 9 goals for and 8 against.

West Brom.'s total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.63217511
Ipswich Town62221098

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.