FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 8 of the 35 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in October 2007, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 19 AprWolves1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 27 OctIpswich Town3-0WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Tue 20 FebIpswich Town0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Tue 08 AugWolves1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 FebWolves1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 03 DecIpswich Town1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Mon 11 AprWolves2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 5 conceded.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Ipswich Town's 3 points from 2 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Wolves are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 4 points from 2 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town632112611
Wolves642014614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Tractor Boys go into their game against Wolves 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 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Wolves Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
8 games since last defeat.