Our Ipswich vs Oxford Utd Prediction: 2-1
Ipswich vs Oxford Utd in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Ipswich vs Oxford Utd stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ipswich's Last Match – Coventry vs Ipswich
Ipswich must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 England Championship victory over Coventry in their last outing. In that match, Ipswich recorded 60% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coventry | 40% | 2 (4) | 0.67 | 34 |
 Ipswich | 60% | 12 (7) | 1.17 | 42 |
Oxford Utd's Last Match – Oxford Utd vs Swansea
After suffering a 0-1 England Championship loss to Swansea, Oxford Utd must win to get back on track. In that match, Oxford Utd had 48% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Oxford Utd | 48% | 5 (2) | 0.41 | 26 |
 Swansea | 52% | 9 (5) | 0.82 | 50 |
Ipswich vs Oxford Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Ipswich | Oxford Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.35 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ipswich are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Oxford Utd average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Ipswich 14-7
Oxford Utd 9-13
What are the odds for this match?
Ipswich to win: @1.333
Draw: @4.75
Oxford Utd to win: @11
Lineups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1) : Christian Walton, Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jens-Lys Cajuste, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Nunez, Jaden Philogene, Chuba Akpom
Oxford Utd (4-2-3-1) : Jamie Cumming, Sam Long, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Will Vaulks, Brian De Keersmaecker, Przemyslaw Placheta, Tyler Goodhram, Filip Krastev, Will Lankshear