FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 26 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Swansea City v Ipswich Town fixture

Swansea City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 1 of the 12 previous games, with the Swans winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Liberty Stadium was just last season, in February 2009, with Swansea City 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:
2009/2010Sat 17 OctIpswich Town1 - 1Swansea CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 07 FebSwansea City3-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Sat 18 OctIpswich Town2 - 2Swansea CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 27 JanIpswich Town1 - 0Swansea CityFAC
1982/1983Sat 30 AprSwansea City1 - 1Ipswich TownPREM
1982/1983Sat 27 NovIpswich Town3 - 1Swansea CityPREM
1981/1982Sat 27 MarSwansea City1 - 2Ipswich TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Swansea City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 4 to 3.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Tractor Boys's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Swansea City's total of 61 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 47 points from their 39 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Swansea City6123395
Ipswich Town6303559

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Swans. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Swansea City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.