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 27 games played, Boro have recorded 11 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was just last season, in August 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 12 Apr | Ipswich Town | 3 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 07 Aug | Middlesbrough | 1-3 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Feb | Ipswich Town | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 12 Sep | Middlesbrough | 3 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2002/2003 | Wed 06 Nov | Ipswich Town | 3 - 1 | Middlesbrough | League Cup |
| 2001/2002 | Wed 24 Apr | Ipswich Town | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Premiership |
| 2001/2002 | Sun 25 Nov | Middlesbrough | 0 - 0 | Ipswich Town | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Boro in those games, with 6 conceded.
Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Tractor Boys have hit 8 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Middlesbrough are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 17 points from the 7 games they have played so far.
Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 9 points from their 7 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 13 |
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Boro to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | Unbeaten in the last 10 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Ipswich Town | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 14 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here