Ipswich Town vs Oxford United prediction, match preview, betting tips and odds on January 1, 2026
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In the 25th round of the English Championship on January 1, 2026, Ipswich Town will face Oxford United. The hosts remain among the leaders and are determined to hold their position, while the visitors are fighting a tough battle for survival.
Our prediction for Ipswich Town vs Oxford United
The club from Portman Road, under McKenna, managed in 2023 and 2024 to consecutively win promotion to the Championship and then to the Premier League—but in the top division, they failed to secure their place. However, at the second tier of English football, the team now looks solid and could once again compete for a Premier League ticket, most likely through the play-offs. Victories over Wednesday and Coventry, along with a draw against Millwall, have already lifted them to third place.
Oxford's team reached the Championship in 2024. Back then, the newcomers proved competitive enough to stay: they earned thirteen wins and 53 points—enough to finish in a safe seventeenth position. But now the fight for survival continues, and victories are few and far between—although notably, they have beaten both Ipswich and Southampton. However, they lost again to Swansea.
The team that played in the Premier League last season now scores 1.67 goals per game at this lower level, conceding noticeably less—0.96 per match. Rowett's side (who was actually dismissed at Christmas) scores one goal per game but concedes 1.38 in return.
Ipswich Town vs Oxford United: Key statistics and trends
- Ipswich Town have won two of their last three matches
- 58% of Ipswich's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.63
- Oxford United have won just two of their last twelve matches
- 58% of Oxford's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.38
Ipswich Town vs Oxford United: Probable starting line-ups
Ipswich Town (probable line-up): Walton - Davis, Kipre, O'Shea, Furlong - Taylor, Matusiwa, Philogene-Bidace, Nunez, Valle Egeli - Hurst
Oxford United (probable line-up): Cumming - Currie, Brown, Helik, Long - De Cersmaeker, Volks, Krastev, Harris, Mills - Harris
Previous matches: Ipswich Town vs Oxford United
The last two meetings were played in Oxford and both ended in victories for the hosts.
Free prediction for Ipswich Town vs Oxford United
No intrigue expected here. One of the favourites will beat the outsider at home with a -1 goal handicap (odds – 1.85).
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