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Ipswich Town face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 7 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 12 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a Championship match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 05 Feb | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 2 | Ipswich Town | CHMP |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 02 Nov | Ipswich Town | 5 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Fri 30 Apr | Sheff. Utd. | 1 - 1 | Ipswich Town | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 22 Nov | Ipswich Town | 3 - 0 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 08 Feb | Ipswich Town | 3 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | CHMP |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 25 Jan | Sheff. Utd. | 4 - 3 | Ipswich Town | FAC |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 09 Nov | Sheff. Utd. | 0 - 0 | Ipswich Town | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Blades in those games, with 5 conceded.
Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Sheff. Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 6 games giving them a return of 15 points. Ipswich Town's 10 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Sheff. Utd. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 15 |
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 7 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Ipswich Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Sheff. Utd. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Sheff. Utd. | Won 4 successive home games. 9 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 9 . |
| Ipswich Town | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |