FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 28 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Ipswich Town fixture

Brighton & HA prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, winning 53.57% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Withdean Stadium was less than a year ago, in May 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 08 MayBrighton & HA1-1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovIpswich Town1 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 MarIpswich Town2 - 2Brighton & HACHMP
2002/2003Tue 10 DecBrighton & HA1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Tue 24 SepIpswich Town3 - 1Brighton & HALGEC
1991/1992Sat 02 MayIpswich Town3 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1991/1992Sat 12 OctBrighton & HA2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Seagulls's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Ipswich Town's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 15 matches. Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 18 points from their 15 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA6132576
Ipswich Town6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Withdean Stadium for the Seagulls and the Madmen are unable to see past Ipswich Town claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Ipswich Town Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.