Burnley Vs Ipswich - Match Preview

Last updated : 05 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Burnley v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 4 wins, and Burnley have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2004, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, 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:
2004/2005Sat 16 OctIpswich Town1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 21 FebBurnley4 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctIpswich Town6 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 11 JanBurnley1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Tue 22 OctIpswich Town2 - 2BurnleyCHMP
1977/1978Tue 25 OctBurnley1 - 2Ipswich TownLC
1975/1976Sat 07 FebBurnley0 - 1Ipswich TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Tractor Boys's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Burnley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 21 points from their 17 games played so far, Ipswich Town are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 33 points from the 17 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley62228108
Ipswich Town633015712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Tractor Boys out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
BurnleyNot drawn a match in their last 4 .
Ipswich TownPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
9 games since last defeat.