FootyMAD's Ipswich Town match preview

Last updated : 27 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Addicks will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 11 and win only 5 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Ipswich Town running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctCharlton Ath.2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 MarIpswich Town2 - 0Charlton Ath.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 DecCharlton Ath.3 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2001/2002Tue 01 JanCharlton Ath.3 - 2Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sat 25 AugIpswich Town0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Mon 30 AprCharlton Ath.2 - 1Ipswich TownPREM
2000/2001Sat 11 NovIpswich Town2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Charlton Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Addicks have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far, Charlton Ath. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 14 points from 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Ipswich Town62311179
Charlton Ath.6114494

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Tractor Boys, as the Addicks have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Ipswich Town Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Charlton Ath. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.