FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town fixture

Nottm Forest prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at City Ground on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Forest are clearly on top, having won 17 and lost only 6 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was just last season, in November 2002, the Forest carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2002/2003Sat 05 AprIpswich Town3 - 4Nottm ForestLD1
2002/2003Sat 30 NovNottm Forest2-1Ipswich TownLD1
1999/2000Sun 05 DecNottm Forest0 - 1Ipswich TownLD1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugIpswich Town3 - 1Nottm ForestLD1
1997/1998Sun 05 AprNottm Forest2 - 1Ipswich TownLD1
1997/1998Sat 29 NovIpswich Town0 - 1Nottm ForestLD1
1996/1997Sat 04 JanNottm Forest3 - 0Ipswich TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Forest in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Ipswich Town however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 10 against.

Nottm Forest see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 26 points from their 20 games played so far, Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 34 points from 20 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm Forest61238135
Ipswich Town6321141011

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at City Ground for the Forest and the Madmen are unable to see past Ipswich Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Nottm Forest Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.