History of the Ipswich Town v Watford fixture
Watford face a trip to Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 30 games played, Hornets have recorded 8 wins, and Ipswich Town have come away with 13 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Portman Road was just last season, in December 2011, with Watford inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Tractor Boys in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 21 Aug | Watford | 0 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Mar | Watford | 2 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 03 Dec | Ipswich Town | 1-2 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 15 Mar | Ipswich Town | 0 - 3 | Watford | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 19 Oct | Watford | 2 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 16 Mar | Watford | 2 - 1 | Ipswich Town | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 20 Oct | Ipswich Town | 1 - 1 | Watford | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Ipswich Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Tractor Boys in those games, with 5 conceded.
The Hornets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Hornets, and 9 goals against.
Ipswich Town find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 32 matches.
Watford are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 56 points from 32 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Watford | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Hornets have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Portman Road with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Town | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Watford | 7 games since last away draw. 4 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here