Our Ipswich vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Ipswich vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 31, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Ipswich vs Preston 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 – Sheff Utd vs Ipswich
Ipswich will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England Championship loss against Sheff Utd on January 24. In that match, Ipswich saw 58% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sheff Utd | 42% | 7 (6) | 1.63 | 40 |
 Ipswich | 58% | 6 (5) | 1.97 | 26 |
Preston's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Preston
After suffering a 0-4 England Championship loss to Middlesbrough, Preston must win to get back on track. In that match, Preston controlled 33% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 67% | 13 (7) | 2.82 | 49 |
 Preston | 33% | 0 (1) | 0.4 | 20 |
Ipswich vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Ipswich | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ipswich are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Preston average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.