Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest

Posted Sunday, January 02, 2011 by ipswichtown-mad.co.uk

The game between Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest in the Championship on Monday, 3rd January 2011 at 15:00 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

History of the Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest fixture

Ipswich Town prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at Portman Road on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Tractor Boys have recorded 12 wins, and Nottm. Forest have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent respective form guides

Ipswich Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Nottm. Forest have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Forest's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Ipswich Town are currently lying in 19th place in Npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 28 from their 23 matches played. Nottm. Forest's 34 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

FootyMad's prediction ...

Ipswich Town are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Ipswich Town v Nottingham Forest