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 – Ipswich vs Blackburn
Ipswich will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn on January 17. In that match, Ipswich saw 48% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ipswich | 48% | 10 (8) | 2.47 | 48 |
 Blackburn | 52% | 1 (0) | 0.62 | 32 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Derby
After suffering a 0-1 England Championship loss to Derby, Preston must win to get back on track. In that match, Preston controlled 51% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 51% | 6 (1) | 0.73 | 35 |
 Derby | 49% | 12 (4) | 1.75 | 58 |
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 1.8 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.