Ipswich could not have picked a better time to seek revenge over leeds who beat then 2-1 at Portman Road in August.
United have lost their past five games in all competitions, conceding 13 goals. The last time they lost six successive games in all competitions was as part of a seven-game losing run from December 2003 to February 2004.
Meanwhile the Blues ended a six game winless streak with a 2-0 win against Reading on Saturday.
Vital Quotes:
Leeds United Team News:
Leeds striker Matt Smith is suspended after being shown a red card in the recent defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.
Midfielders Alex Mowatt and Luke Murphy are pushing for recalls, while January signings Cameron Stewart and Jimmy Kebe are hoping to start.
Ipswich full-back Frazer Richardson is likely to make his debut against his former club after joining on loan from Middlesbrough.
Captain Carlos Edwards has overcome a groin problem and is fit to travel.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
? Leeds won the earlier game between the sides this season, 2-1 at Portman Road in August.
? The Whites have won three of the past four meetings, with Ipswich’s only win since 2011 a 3-0 victory at Portman Road in March last year.
? Leeds are unbeaten in the past four meetings at Elland Road, winning the last two. Ipswich’s last win there was 2-0 in the Championship in September 2005.
Leeds
? Leeds have lost their past five games in all competitions, conceding 13 goals. The last time they lost six successive games in all competitions was as part of a seven-game losing run from December 2003 to February 2004.
? The Whites have not won any of their past seven games in all competitions, scoring only three goals.
? They have not won any of their past four games at home, after winning their previous five.
Ipswich
? The 2-0 win against Reading in the Championship on Saturday was their first victory in seven games in all competitions.
? Ipswich have the worst record in the Championship this season after scoring first, but the best record after conceding first.
? They have not won any of their past three away games in all competitions, losing the past two.
Player to watch: Ross McCormack
Premier League quality
Ipswich Town Team News:
Leeds striker Matt Smith is suspended after being shown a red card in the recent defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.
Midfielders Alex Mowatt and Luke Murphy are pushing for recalls, while January signings Cameron Stewart and Jimmy Kebe are hoping to start.
Ipswich full-back Frazer Richardson is likely to make his debut against his former club after joining on loan from Middlesbrough.
Captain Carlos Edwards has overcome a groin problem and is fit to travel.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head
? Leeds won the earlier game between the sides this season, 2-1 at Portman Road in August.
? The Whites have won three of the past four meetings, with Ipswich’s only win since 2011 a 3-0 victory at Portman Road in March last year.
? Leeds are unbeaten in the past four meetings at Elland Road, winning the last two. Ipswich’s last win there was 2-0 in the Championship in September 2005.
Leeds
? Leeds have lost their past five games in all competitions, conceding 13 goals. The last time they lost six successive games in all competitions was as part of a seven-game losing run from December 2003 to February 2004.
? The Whites have not won any of their past seven games in all competitions, scoring only three goals.
? They have not won any of their past four games at home, after winning their previous five.
Ipswich
? The 2-0 win against Reading in the Championship on Saturday was their first victory in seven games in all competitions.
? Ipswich have the worst record in the Championship this season after scoring first, but the best record after conceding first.
? They have not won any of their past three away games in all competitions, losing the past two.
Player to watch: David McGoldrick
Main goal threat
Match Facts & Stats
Match Prediction:
Town have been poor away of late, that said leeds are rubbish anywhere, so i’ll go for a 1-1 draw.
