FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Barnsley v Ipswich Town fixture

Barnsley play host to Ipswich Town at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Tykes are clearly on top, winning 53.85% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Barnsley was back in February 2000, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Mon 29 MayIpswich Town4 - 2BarnsleyD1PO
1999/2000Sat 05 FebBarnsley0-2Ipswich TownCHMP
1999/2000Mon 30 AugIpswich Town6 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
1998/1999Sat 12 DecIpswich Town0 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1998/1999Sat 14 NovBarnsley0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
1996/1997Sat 18 JanBarnsley1 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
1996/1997Tue 01 OctIpswich Town1 - 1BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Barnsley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Tykes's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Tractor Boys's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Barnsley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 15 points from their 18 games thus far. Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 24 points from their 18 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Barnsley61054113
Ipswich Town631212610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Barnsley's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Ipswich Town. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Barnsley Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.