Only a win will satisfy Ipswich U23 supporters in this clash with Watford U23, having a healthy lead on the opposition in the Professional Development League table.
It's no vacation for neither Ipswich U23 nor Watford U23 as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Ipswich U23 form and stats
10-2-0 is the performance here so far, giving Ipswich U23 a total of 32 from their 12 games here. Outstanding results! The Ipswich U23 fans aren't used to losing here and will expect new points from this game. Ipswich U23 has played twelve games in a row here without a defeat.In their previous game, led his Ipswich U23 to a defeat in the Professional Development League match away at Leeds U23. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here . Before that, Ipswich U23 had a home game versus Sheffield Wed U23 which ended with a victory 3-1.
Another home game is coming up fairly shortly for the hosts, as Nottingham U23 are coming to town in four days.
It's goals goals goals for Ipswich U23 who have scored 44 goals in 12 home games. 12 goals have been conceded.
Watford U23 form and stats
There's been little loot from Watford U23's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 12 away games. Watford U23, who have the fewest scored goals (26) in Professional Development League, only has 2 wins to counter their 9 defeats and 1 draw. Three might be a magic number, but there's been little wizardry in Watford U23's last three away games as they have all been lost.Watford U23 play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 0-1 to Sheffield Wed U23. A 0-0 draw was the result before that, hosting Cardiff U23.
The attacking power of Watford U23 when travelling is not overwhelming with 9 goals scored in 12 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Watford U23 have conceded 22 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Watford U23 - Ipswich U23 0-2 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last three meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Ipswich U23, 0 draws and 2 wins for Watford U23.Ipswich U23 missing players
Watford U23 missing players
| Ipswich U23 | Watford U23 | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 26 | 12 | Played | 12 | 25 |
| 64 | 44 | Scored | 9 | 26 |
| 33 | 12 | Conceded | 22 | 44 |
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 92% | 92% |
| 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 75% | 76% |
| 62% | 75% | Over 2.5 | 50% | 52% |
| 58% | 75% | Over 3.5 | 25% | 32% |
| 35% | 58% | Over 4.5 | 17% | 16% |
| 54% | 58% | Both teams to score | 50% | 48% |
| 35% | 42% | Clean Sheet | 8% | 16% |
| 15% | 0% | Failed To Score | 50% | 44% |
- Ipswich U23 hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Ipswich U23 is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Ipswich U23 has scored in all of their 12 home matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Ipswich U23 | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 33 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 31 | 49 |
| 2 | Coventry U23 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 46 | 38 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 8 | 42 |
| 3 | Crystal Palace U23 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 51 | 44 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 36 | 7 | 41 |
| 4 | Millwall U23 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 31 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 36 |
| 5 | Charlton U23 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 41 | 41 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 0 | 36 |
| 6 | Bristol City U23 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 43 | 48 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 30 | -5 | 35 |
| 7 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 54 | 59 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 28 | -5 | 31 |
| 8 | Cardiff U23 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 41 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 25 | -3 | 29 |
| 9 | Watford U23 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 26 | 44 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 22 | -18 | 20 |
| 10 | Colchester U23 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 19 | 30 | 75 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 47 | -45 | 20 |
