FM Preview: Barnsley v Ipswich Town 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Ipswich Town fixture

Barnsley prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, winning 58.82% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was just last season, in October 2009, the Tykes carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 13 NovIpswich Town1 - 3BarnsleyCHMP
2009/2010Sat 20 MarIpswich Town1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2009/2010Sat 03 OctBarnsley2-1Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Tue 27 JanBarnsley1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2008/2009Tue 30 SepIpswich Town3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Tue 11 MarBarnsley4 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 01 DecIpswich Town0 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Tykes score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Tractor Boys have hit 4 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Barnsley see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 40 points from their 30 games played so far, Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 37 points from their 28 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley6213697
Ipswich Town640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Ipswich Town 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.