FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 23 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Forest have recorded 9 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in April 2003, with Nottm. Forest inflicting a narrow 3 - 4 defeat upon the Tractor Boys 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:
2003/2004Wed 03 DecNottm. Forest1 - 1Ipswich TownLD1
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

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 8 conceded.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Forest's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Ipswich Town are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 71 points from 43 games. Nottm. Forest find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 51 points from their 43 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town650114715
Nottm. Forest62311099

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Ipswich Town may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town 22 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 14 .
Nottm. Forest Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.