Ipswich vs Oxford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Oxford

Ipswich take on Oxford at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Thursday 1 January.

We believe that odds of +107 are appealing when it comes to wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’re of the opinion that Ipswich and Oxford will play out a low-scoring contest.

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Ipswich Town have triumphed in their last three home games. Most recently, they won away from home when beating Coventry City 2-0 at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Tractor Boys had most of the ball recording 60% possession and seven shots on target, while Jack Clarke and Wes Burns scored one goal apiece.

Oxford United lost when last in action. In a home game at Kassam Stadium, they were beaten 1-0 by Swansea City. Craig Short's team recorded two shots on goal and had 48% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oxford have claimed back-to-back victories over Ipswich, achieving winning home scorelines of 2-1 and 2-1 at Kassam Stadium. The 9 previous H2H meetings have seen five draws, three wins for Oxford and a victory for Ipswich.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ipswich	24	11	8	5	40	23	17	40:23	41
22	Oxford	24	5	7	12	24	33	-9	24:33	22

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. Ipswich have had 58.9% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.8 corners.

The three top scorers are Jack Clarke, Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Sindre Walle Egeli, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Marcelino Nunez is the top assists maker on 6.

Oxford have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 12.2 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 0.9 goals. The U's average 41.7% possession, 3.9 corners awarded and 7.8 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 15.6 attempts.

Tyler Goodrham has scored 1 goals which makes him top scorer alongside five other players. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Will Lankshear, Nik Prelec and Michal Helik who have all made 1.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cédric Kipré, Jacob Greaves, Azor Matusiwa, Jack Taylor, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Núñez, Jack Clarke, Iván Azón.

Oxford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jamie Cumming (GK), Brodie Spencer, Michal Helik, Ciaron Brown, Jack Currie, Luke Harris, Brian De Keersmaecker, Przemyslaw Placheta, Tyler Goodrham, Stanley Mills, Nik Prelec.

Ipswich vs Oxford Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Ipswich vs Oxford betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

There are reasons to side with Under 2.5 Goals for this Championship match. The two sides could fall short of the line and we really like the odds of +107 that are available for this pick.

We use the latest Championship injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Ipswich vs Oxford league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Ipswich games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Ipswich games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Ipswich games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Oxford games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Oxford games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Oxford games on the road.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 48.3% prospect of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Bettors looking for a larger price for a similar selection have the opportunity to wager on Under 1.5 Goals, with a return on the cards if there is one goal or less scored by the full-time whistle.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 1 - 0 Oxford

There are betting odds of +500 that Ipswich land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Clarke to Score +200

Jack Clarke (Ipswich) has registered two goals in his past five Championship matches. We’ll take a chance at +200 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Jack Clarke Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+200

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

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Corners Prediction

Ipswich Under 7.5 Corners -125

Ipswich have failed to cover the 7.5 corners line in ten consecutive matches, with Oxford conceding under 7.5 corners in their past three games. We’re backing Ipswich to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ipswich

Total

8.30 4.50 3.80

Home

9.70 5.30 4.40

Away

9.10 5.20 3.90

Oxford

Total

11.70 3.90 7.80

Home

11.60 4.50 7.10

Away

11.70 3.50 8.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-135

Under 9.5

-105

Ipswich Corners

Over 6.5

-147

Under 6.5

+102

Oxford Corners

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-833

X

+950

2

+600

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Ipswich vs Oxford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bettors might not get rich backing Ipswich Town at -333 to triumph in this Championship clash although these odds suggest a 77% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. If you’re interested in wagering Oxford United, you can get +850 for the underdog.

There are different ways to bet Ipswich against Oxford and one of them is taking the -112 that they overcome the -1.5 deficit on the Asian Handicap. This means a victory is needed by two or more goals.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -159 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-333

X

+410

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-135

X

+160

2

+650

Double Chance

1X

-2500

12

-714

X2

+220

Draw No Bet

1

-1250

2

+525

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-112

2 Hcp +1.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+107

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-159

There is +145 available that Sindre Walle Egeli finds the net, while he is available at +390 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+145

Anytime

+390

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+150

Anytime

+390

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+180

Anytime

+480

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Mark Harris (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Filip Krastev (Oxford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-105

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Will Lankshear (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-204

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-455

Mark Harris (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Ole Romeny (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Przemyslaw Placheta (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Tyler Goodrham (Oxford)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-833

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Ipswich have secured three straight victories at Portman Road. The Tractor Boys have collected seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Oxford are winless over their previous five games on their travels. Craig Short's team have recorded five losses, three draws and two wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

The previous Portman Road encounter involved a 3-0 Ipswich win against Oxford. The past 4 H2H games at Portman Road have seen two draws along with a victory for Ipswich and a win for Oxford.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ipswich Home Stats		7-2-1	2.60	1.90	0.70	6	4	4	6
Oxford Away Stats		2-3-5	2.10	0.90	1.20	4	6	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Ipswich vs Oxford Lineups & Team News

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