Our Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21 Prediction: 1-1
Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 12, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston U21's Last Match – Leicester U21 vs Preston U21
Preston U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Leicester U21 on December 19. In that match, Preston U21 recorded 42% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Leicester U21 | 58% | 0 (8) | - | 40 |
Preston U21 | 42% | 0 (1) | - | 48 |
Ipswich U21's Last Match – Ipswich U21 vs Fulham U21
Ipswich U21 will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 England Premier League 2 setback against Fulham U21 on January 9. In that match, Ipswich U21 recorded 51% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich U21 | 51% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
 Fulham U21 | 49% | 0 (6) | - | 32 |
Preston U21 vs Ipswich U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Preston U21 | Ipswich U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.71 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston U21 are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Ipswich U21 average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
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