Ipswich Town enter the new year full of confidence after a commanding 2-0 win over league leaders Coventry, and with Ivan Azan expected to shake off a minor knock, we predict that they will defeated Oxford United 1-0 at their Portman Road. The Tractor Boys boast 2.50 points per game at Portman Road, with a superb defensive record—conceding just 0.25 goals per home match and keeping clean sheets in 75% of their home fixtures. Their expected goals at home (1.82) also highlights a consistently strong attacking output. Forward George Hirst remains in the recovery room, but he was not missed at all in Monday's triumph.
The Yellows, meanwhile, remain highly unreliable on the road. Their away record sits at 0.40 points per game, and they have failed to win any of their last five away outings. Defensive problems persist, with Oxford conceding 1.40 goals per away match and keeping zero clean sheets in the league this season. Their away xGA of 1.82 underlines why they so often struggle to stay compact. A 1-0 defeat to Swansea rounded off a disappointing 2025.
Given Ipswich's recent home win rate of 75% and Oxford's poor run on the road, Home Win should be considered. Additionally Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals bets seem tempting as Ipswich look solid at the back.
This Championship match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Ipswich vs Oxford United prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ipswich 1 - 0 Oxford United
Ipswich vs Oxford United Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: George Hirst @ 120 Odds
- To be booked: Elliott Moore @ 210 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferIpswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwdw | 1.80 |
| Home | dwww | 2.50 |
| Away | ldldw | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.75 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.25 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 1.82 | 1.72 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 0.91 | 1.36 |
Oxford United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllwl | 0.90 |
| Home | dwlwl | 1.40 |
| Away | ldldl | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 2.40 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.34 | 1.52 | 1.15 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.71 | 1.60 | 1.82 |
Ipswich vs Oxford United Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Ipswich (11%)
9 Matches
Oxford United (33%)
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