FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 24 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Ipswich Town fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in November 2007, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 13 DecIpswich Town1 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Wed 09 AprIpswich Town1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 24 NovCardiff City1-0Ipswich TownCHMP
2006/2007Sun 06 MayIpswich Town3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 09 DecCardiff City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Mon 28 NovCardiff City2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 06 AugIpswich Town1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 8 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cardiff City's total of 74 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Ipswich Town's 60 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6321131211
Ipswich Town6132696

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City may be coming up against a decent side in Ipswich Town, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bluebirds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.