Ipswich Vs Wigan - Match Preview

Last updated : 20 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Wigan Athletic fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Wigan Athletic at Portman Road on Tuesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was less than a year ago, in February 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners 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:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebIpswich Town1-3Wigan Ath.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 26 AugWigan Ath.1 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
1992/1993Tue 06 OctIpswich Town4 - 0Wigan Ath.LC
1992/1993Tue 22 SepWigan Ath.2 - 2Ipswich TownLC

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Tractor Boys, with 3 goals against.

The Latics have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Ipswich Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 46 points from the 23 games they have played so far. Wigan Ath. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 23 games giving them a return of 47 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town641110613
Wigan Ath.6222848

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich TownWon 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wigan Ath.Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.