FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

History of the Ipswich Town v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City 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 12 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 2 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in August 2004, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005	Tue 15 Mar	Cardiff City	0 - 1	Ipswich Town	CHMP
2004/2005	Sat 21 Aug	Ipswich Town	3 - 1	Cardiff City	CHMP
2003/2004	Sun 09 May	Ipswich Town	1 - 1	Cardiff City	CHMP
2003/2004	Sat 29 Nov	Cardiff City	2 - 3	Ipswich Town	CHMP
1983/1984	Sat 07 Jan	Cardiff City	0 - 3	Ipswich Town	FAC
1977/1978	Sat 07 Jan	Cardiff City	0 - 2	Ipswich Town	FAC
1967/1968	Sat 24 Feb	Ipswich Town	4 - 2	Cardiff City	CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 20 goals for the Tractor Boys, with 10 goals against.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Bluebirds's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.



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Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Ipswich Town	6	1	4	1	11	9	7
Cardiff City	6	2	2	2	5	7	8

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cardiff City only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Portman Road will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town	Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Cardiff City	Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 3 away matches. 5 games since last defeat.