FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Ipswich Town fixture

Sheff. Wed. prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, The Owls have recorded 8 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was just last season, in September 2008, when they played out a goalless draw 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 21 NovIpswich Town0 - 0Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 10 JanIpswich Town1 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 20 SepSheff. Wed.0-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 02 FebSheff. Wed.1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 11 AugIpswich Town4 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2006/2007Mon 09 AprSheff. Wed.2 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sat 11 NovIpswich Town0 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Wed. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 31 matches. Ipswich Town are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 33 points from their 30 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.6303789
Ipswich Town61236105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that The Owls's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Ipswich Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Ipswich Town 5 games since last away draw.