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Ipswich vs Hull, 04.05.2008 at 15:00

English Championship: Ipswich vs Hull

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Ipswich vs Hull betting odds

Bookie 1 X 2 <2.5 >2.5
MyBet 2.45 3.40 2.55 0.00 0.00
Bet365 2.38 3.50 2.75 1.90 1.95
Expekt 2.30 3.35 2.85 0.00 0.00
Gamebookers 2.20 3.40 3.00 2.15 1.60

This week English Championship matches

Sunday, 04.05.2008
Wolves - Plymouth 15:00
Sheff. Wed. - Norwich 15:00
QPR - WBA 15:00
Blackpool - Watford 15:00
C. Palace - Burnley 15:00
Southampton - Sheff. Utd 15:00
Bristol C. - Preston 15:00
Stoke - Leicester 15:00
Cardiff - Barnsley 15:00
Charlton - Coventry 15:00
Scunthorpe - Colchester 15:00
Ipswich - Hull 15:00

There`s a very slight distinction between Ipswich and Hull in terms of quality and table placement, but Hull made a better general impression this season. This game, equally important for both teams, will be a test of their value. Hull are certain to be in play-off, they might even make it to 2nd place, while Ipswich stand a chance for play-off if they win this game and with some other results work in their favor.

Slight hope for Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town equalized late in the away game in Preston (1:1), thus keeping their play-off hopes alive. They were put ahead at Deepdale stadium after Miller`s great kick, but home side leveled 11 minutes before end. However, Jonathan Walters gave hope for manager Jim Magilton`s squad that a miracle could happen in the final round.

The team of Portman Road aren`t at their prime form, their previous away game against Wolves was also saved by a late equalizer. It`s their habit to fight bravely till the end and never give up and it brought them 2 points in a series of games with variable success. If they don`t win over Hull and some other results fail to work in their favor, they`ll fail to achieve their target but most of all due to poor away performance throughout the most of the season.

Tigers secured play-off status

Hull secured their position in play-off, but still stand a chance for automatic promotion if they win in Ipswich and Stoke lose to Leicester. Home win against direct rivals Crystal Palace (2:1) showed Tigers` maturity and quality of the squad who never give up since the winner was scored with just 5 minutes to go.

Hull won as much as 8 of last 11 games, lost just 2. This amazing series put Tigers 2nd for a moment, but they`re more likely to be in play-off. This was a true renaissance, compared to previous season when they reached safety during final rounds, and it seems like manager Phil Brown is leading them towards the greatest success in their history.

Betting verdict

The game at Portman Road will be one of the most exciting in the final round. Those are two strong teams seeking their chance to get hold of 3 points, although a win would not automatically mean achievement of their goals. A tough game where a win is important for both sides, does not necessarily mean plenty of goals. Recommending to avoid betting on it, we`ll suggest a draw, an outcome not suitable for either team.

Our tip: Bet 3 on Draw
Odds 3 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers

Ipswich vs Hull head to head stats:

Last 5 Ipswich matches:
26.04.2008ENG 2Preston-Ipswich2:2
19.04.2008ENG 2Wolves-Ipswich1:1
13.04.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Norwich2:1
09.04.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Cardiff1:1
05.04.2008ENG 2Colchester-Ipswich2:0
Last 5 Hull matches:
26.04.2008ENG 2Hull - C. Palace2:1
19.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Hull2:0
15.04.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Hull1:3
12.04.2008ENG 2Hull - QPR1:1
29.03.2008ENG 2Hull - Watford3:0
Last 5 Ipswich home matches:
13.04.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Norwich2:1
09.04.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Cardiff1:1
29.03.2008ENG 2Ipswich-QPR0:0
15.03.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Charlton2:0
04.03.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Sheff. Utd1:1
Last 5 Hull away matches:
19.04.2008ENG 2Sheff. Utd - Hull2:0
15.04.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Hull1:3
22.03.2008ENG 2Leicester - Hull0:2
18.03.2008ENG 2Colchester - Hull1:3
12.03.2008ENG 2Cardiff - Hull1:0
Ipswich vs Hull head to head stats:
2006/2007ENG 2Ipswich - Hull0:0
2005/2006ENG 2Ipswich - Hull1:1
Hull vs Ipswich head to head stats:
2006/2007ENG 2Hull - Ipswich2:5
2005/2006ENG 2Hull - Ipswich2:0
This Season Ipswich vs Hull head to head stats:
29.09.2007ENG 2Hull - Ipswich3:1

England - Coca Cola Championship Overall Standings

PROM
PL-OFF
RELEG
Team M W D L GS GC +/- P
1 Wolves 20 15 2 3 45 26 19 47
2 Birmingham 20 12 5 3 28 17 11 41
3 Reading 19 10 4 5 41 20 21 34
4 Burnley 20 9 6 5 28 24 4 33
5 Sheff. Utd 20 9 5 6 27 17 10 32
6 Preston 20 9 4 7 29 26 3 31
7 Cardiff 20 7 9 4 26 21 5 30
8 QPR 20 8 5 7 18 20 -2 29
9 Swansea 20 7 8 5 29 26 3 29
10 Plymouth 20 8 5 7 24 23 1 29
11 Sheff. Wed. 20 8 4 8 22 31 -9 28
12 Ipswich 20 7 7 6 28 20 8 28
13 C. Palace 20 7 6 7 26 22 4 27
14 Bristol C. 20 6 8 6 23 25 -2 26
15 Derby 20 6 7 7 24 27 -3 25
16 Barnsley 20 7 3 10 21 25 -4 24
17 Blackpool 20 6 6 8 20 28 -8 24
18 Coventry 19 6 6 7 19 21 -2 24
19 Southampton 20 5 6 9 18 28 -10 21
20 Watford 20 5 5 10 30 34 -4 20
21 Norwich 20 5 5 10 25 32 -7 20
22 Charlton 20 4 5 11 22 33 -11 17
23 Nott. Forest 20 3 7 10 17 29 -12 16
24 Doncaster 20 3 6 11 9 24 -15 15

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