FM Preview: Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town 07 Aug 2010

History of the Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town fixture

Middlesbrough prepare to entertain Ipswich Town at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Boro have recorded 11 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in September 2009, with Middlesbrough running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010	Sat 06 Feb	Ipswich Town	1 - 1	Middlesbrough	CHMP
2009/2010	Sat 12 Sep	Middlesbrough	3-1	Ipswich Town	CHMP
2002/2003	Wed 06 Nov	Ipswich Town	3 - 1	Middlesbrough	LGEC
2001/2002	Wed 24 Apr	Ipswich Town	1 - 0	Middlesbrough	PREM
2001/2002	Sun 25 Nov	Middlesbrough	0 - 0	Ipswich Town	PREM
2000/2001	Mon 16 Apr	Middlesbrough	1 - 2	Ipswich Town	PREM
2000/2001	Sat 28 Oct	Ipswich Town	2 - 1	Middlesbrough	PREM

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 5 conceded.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:	P	W	D	L	F	A	P
Middlesbrough	6	2	2	2	5	6	8
Ipswich Town	6	2	2	2	8	11	8

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Middlesbrough	Unbeaten in the last 11 home games. Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Ipswich Town	Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 4 most recent games.