Ipswich Vs West Ham Utd - Match Preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v West Ham United fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain West Ham United at Portman Road on Saturday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in May 2004, the Tractor Boys carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Div. One Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Tue 18 MayWest Ham Utd.2 - 0Ipswich TownD1P
2003/2004Sat 15 MayIpswich Town1-0West Ham Utd.D1P
2003/2004Fri 26 DecWest Ham Utd.1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Sat 30 AugIpswich Town1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 30 MarWest Ham Utd.3 - 1Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sun 28 OctIpswich Town2 - 3West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Tractor Boys have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

In complete contrast to Ipswich Town, West Ham Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Hammers have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Ipswich Town are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 26 games giving them a return of 52 points. West Ham Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 42 from their 26 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town641111813
West Ham Utd.632112911

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownWon 6 successive home games.
7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
West Ham Utd.Not won in previous 2 away matches.