FM Preview: Newcastle United v Ipswich Town 24 Apr 2010

Last updated : 23 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Ipswich Town fixture

Newcastle Utd. play host to Ipswich Town at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 23 games played, Magpies have recorded 10 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Newcastle Utd. was back in March 2002, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 26 SepIpswich Town0 - 4Newcastle Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 MarNewcastle Utd.2-2Ipswich TownPREM
2001/2002Sun 09 DecIpswich Town0 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2001/2002Tue 27 NovNewcastle Utd.4 - 1Ipswich TownLGEC
2000/2001Sat 14 AprIpswich Town1 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 04 NovNewcastle Utd.2 - 1Ipswich TownPREM
1994/1995Tue 28 FebIpswich Town0 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Magpies have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Newcastle Utd., Ipswich Town are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tractor Boys have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 44 games giving them a return of 98 points. Ipswich Town see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 55 points from their 44 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.660015518
Ipswich Town6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Newcastle Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Magpies. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Won 9 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 7 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Ipswich Town No win in the 2 most recent games.