History of the Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town fixture
Ipswich Town face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 9 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides 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 ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Boro, as the Tractor Boys have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. 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