Ipswich vs Oxford Un. Prediction 1 January 2026
🔊 Ipswich Town and Oxford United are gearing up for an intriguing clash, with both sides aiming to improve their standings on the table. Ipswich, currently in the top three, will look to dominate their opponents on home turf. Meanwhile, Oxford, fighting for survival in the Championship, face a tough challenge to contain the Tractor Boys' attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Oxford ):
- ball possession percentage: 27% vs 73%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 13 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 8 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ipswich Town and Oxford :
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 3, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 6 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 0.67;
- average total goals in the match - 1.33.
Head-to-head statistics Ipswich - Oxford Un.

Ipswich Town Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Coventry, away team - Ipswich Town). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Ipswich Town vs Coventry):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Ipswich Town are showcasing consistent performances this season, securing three wins and suffering just one defeat in their last five matches. The team confidently holds third place in the standings, thanks to their solid defensive play and efficient attack. Their average of 1.67 goals per match ranks among the best in the league. Over the past ten games, the Tractor Boys have claimed five victories, with four of those being clean sheets.
Match Results: Ipswich Town

Oxford Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Oxford , away - Swansea City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Oxford vs Swansea City):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Oxford United are navigating a challenging period, with their position at the bottom of the league table sparking concerns about their ability to stay in the division. Over their last five matches, they've managed just one victory alongside three defeats. The U's defense has been shaky, allowing opponents frequent access to their goal, but the team is making up for it by battling hard in every area of the pitch. They've managed to pick up points in half of their last six away fixtures.
Match Results: Oxford
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 3, draws - 5.
Statistics: Ipswich Town vs Oxford
- matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- wins: 11 vs 5;
- win percentage: 46% vs 21%;
- losses: 5 vs 12;
- draws: 8 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Oxford won with a +1.5 handicap in 8 of last 9 games against Ipswich Town.
- Oxford won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 0.67;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Ipswich Town vs Oxford
- average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 2.38;
- average total goals scored: 1.67 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.54 vs 0.67;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.13 vs 0.33;
- Ipswich Town: average total at home in the tournament - 1.83;
- Oxford : average total away in the tournament - 0.92;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.75) vs 0.9 (away - 0.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Ipswich Town games against Oxford.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 17 of last 18 Oxford games (Championship).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 Oxford away games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Ipswich Town: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.21; at home field - 5.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 3.75.
Oxford : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.88, away - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 4.
- Oxford have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 games against Ipswich Town.
- Oxford have taken over 2.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.44 (1.22 for home team and 1.22 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.5 for home team and 2 for away team).
Ipswich Town: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.79; at home - 1.42;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.25.
Oxford : Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.46, away - 1.42;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Ipswich Town vs Oxford
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Ipswich Town at home - 6 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Oxford away - 7 (58%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Ipswich Town at home - 1 (25%);
- BTTS matches for Oxford away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (48/286, 16.8%);
- Ipswich Town at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 , 3:1 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Oxford away most often play: 1:0 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 15.25% (odds 7)
2:0 - 13.47% (odds 6)
2:1 - 9.64% (odds 9)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering both teams' form and their head-to-head statistics, we can expect a cautious approach from the visitors and an attacking game from the hosts. We believe Oxford won't secure any points, but they won't suffer a heavy defeat either. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction, especially given the strong trends supporting it.