Prediction for match Ipswich Town — Oxford United, 01.01.2026

Match Analysis: Ipswich Town vs Oxford United

In the Championship clash between Ipswich Town and Oxford United, set to take place on January 1, 2026, the bookmakers have a clear favorite. The odds for an Ipswich Town victory are 1.31, a draw is priced at 4.95, and an Oxford United win is at 9.80. In terms of probability, Ipswich Town has a 71.51% chance of winning, a draw is at 18.93%, and Oxford United's chance is 9.56%. This suggests a strong belief in Ipswich Town's superiority, taking into account their current form and recent match statistics. Ipswich Town is expected to control the game and create more dangerous opportunities in this encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Ipswich Town showed solid results: they defeated Coventry 2-0 on December 29, drew 0-0 with Millwall on December 26, and overcame Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 on December 20. Meanwhile, Oxford United lost 0-1 to Swansea City on December 29, beat Southampton 2-1 on December 26, and lost 0-1 to Charlton Athletic on December 20. On average over the last five matches, Ipswich Town had 57.4% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 2.4 offsides per game. Oxford United had 45.2% possession, 1.6 yellow cards, 11.6 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. In their last head-to-head on November 28, 2025, Oxford United came out on top with a 2-1 win. These figures highlight the difference in playing style and ball control between the teams.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Ipswich Town had an average total of 2.2 goals per match, while Oxford United had 2. Ipswich Town scored an average of 1.4 goals per game, conceding 0.8, while Oxford United scored 0.8 and conceded 1.2. Both teams have 2 out of 5 matches going over 2.5 goals and 3 out of 5 under. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 1 out of 5 times for both teams, while in the second half, Ipswich Town had 3 out of 5 over, and Oxford United 1 out of 5. Ipswich Town most frequently scored in the 0-15, 31-45, and 46-60 minute intervals (29% each), while Oxford United scored most often in the closing stages, from 76 to 90 minutes (60%). Ipswich Town conceded most frequently between 61-75 minutes (75%), and Oxford United between 16-30 minutes (40%). Considering the average scoring rate, frequency of matches going over 2.5 goals, and Ipswich Town's second-half activity, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.73 seems logical for this match.

Corner Totals Analysis

On average over the last 5 matches, Ipswich Town earned 4.6 corners, and Oxford United 5, totaling 9.6. Ipswich Town had over 9.5 corners in 1 out of 5 matches, while Oxford United had it in 4 out of 5. Among the available corner totals, the line closest to the average figures is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.76, under 9.5 at 1.95. Ipswich Town is favored to win the corner battle with odds of 1.09. Given that both teams average nearly 5 corners per game, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, especially considering Oxford United's high frequency of exceeding this total.

Sportwars.net Prediction for Ipswich Town vs Oxford United, 2026-01-01 - Over 2.5 goals, odds 1.73. Correct Score: 2:1, odds 8.00.