FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 4 wins, and Millwall have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2004, with Millwall running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners 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 26 DecMillwall3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sun 12 SepIpswich Town2 - 0MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 MarIpswich Town1 - 3MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecMillwall0 - 0Ipswich TownCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanIpswich Town4 - 1MillwallCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugMillwall1 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2000/2001Tue 26 SepIpswich Town5 - 0MillwallLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Lions in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Tractor Boys have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Millwall find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 4 games have yielded only 1 points. Ipswich Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola Championship, picking up 7 from their 4 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall6123385
Ipswich Town6213477

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 Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Ipswich Town Not won in previous 7 away matches.