Ipswich Vs Norwich - Match Preview

Last updated : 20 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ipswich Town v Norwich City fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Norwich City at Portman Road at lunchtime on Sunday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tractor Boys are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in September 2002, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sun 02 MarNorwich City0 - 2Ipswich TownLD1
2002/2003Sun 15 SepIpswich Town1-1Norwich CityLD1
1999/2000Sun 19 MarIpswich Town0 - 2Norwich CityLD1
1999/2000Sun 21 NovNorwich City0 - 0Ipswich TownLD1
1998/1999Sun 11 AprNorwich City0 - 0Ipswich TownLD1
1998/1999Tue 20 OctIpswich Town0 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1997/1998Sat 21 FebIpswich Town5 - 0Norwich CityLD1

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Tractor Boys, with 7 goals against.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Canaries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 39 points from 23 games. Norwich City are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division One, and have accumulated 43 points from the 23 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town6321141011
Norwich City6231649

ITFM prediction ...

Ipswich Town may be coming up against a decent side in Norwich City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Tractor Boys. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town10 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Norwich CityPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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