FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town 07 Aug 2010

Last updated : 06 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Boro have recorded 11 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in September 2009, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 06 FebIpswich Town1 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
2009/2010Sat 12 SepMiddlesbrough3-1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Wed 06 NovIpswich Town3 - 1MiddlesbroughLGEC
2001/2002Wed 24 AprIpswich Town1 - 0MiddlesbroughPREM
2001/2002Sun 25 NovMiddlesbrough0 - 0Ipswich TownPREM
2000/2001Mon 16 AprMiddlesbrough1 - 2Ipswich TownPREM
2000/2001Sat 28 OctIpswich Town2 - 1MiddlesbroughPREM

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 5 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Middlesbrough6222568
Ipswich Town62228118

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Boro. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Middlesbrough Unbeaten in the last 11 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.