FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 31 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Ipswich Town fixture

Luton Town play host to Ipswich Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hatters are clearly on top, winning 54.55% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in September 1998, over five years ago, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in an League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 31 DecIpswich Town1 - 0Luton TownCHMP
1998/1999Tue 22 SepLuton Town4-2Ipswich TownLGEC
1998/1999Tue 15 SepIpswich Town2 - 1Luton TownLGEC
1995/1996Sat 30 MarLuton Town1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
1995/1996Sun 22 OctIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownCHMP
1987/1988Tue 17 NovIpswich Town0 - 1Luton TownLGEC
1985/1986Sat 28 DecIpswich Town1 - 1Luton TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 12 to 10.

The Tractor Boys have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Luton Town's 52 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Ipswich Town's 53 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6213897
Ipswich Town6132786

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town 4 games since last home draw.
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.