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Ipswich vs Preston: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 31 January, 2026 9:00
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Prediction League
13
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(24 total)
xG
1.60
(20.5 total)
Shots per Match
16.8
(218 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(34% acc)
Corners
5.5
(72 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.60
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.4
(122 total)
Offsides
2.2
(29 total)
12
Played
4
Wins
4
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(18 total)
xG
1.30
(16.1 total)
Shots per Match
13.9
(167 total)
Shots on Target
4.1
(29% acc)
Corners
5.1
(61 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.1
(133 total)
Offsides
2.1
(25 total)
25
Played
12
Wins
8
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(42 total)
xG
1.50
(36.6 total)
Shots per Match
15.4
(385 total)
Shots on Target
4.9
(32% acc)
Corners
5.3
(133 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(32%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(255 total)
Offsides
2.2
(54 total)
13
Played
6
Wins
5
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5
(19 total)
xG
1.20
(15.8 total)
Shots per Match
11.2
(145 total)
Shots on Target
3.5
(32% acc)
Corners
4.5
(58 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.2
(132 total)
Offsides
1.6
(21 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(17 total)
xG
1.00
(12.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.5
(136 total)
Shots on Target
3.7
(35% acc)
Corners
3.6
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(132 total)
Offsides
1.8
(23 total)
26
Played
11
Wins
10
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(36 total)
xG
1.10
(28.2 total)
Shots per Match
10.8
(281 total)
Shots on Target
3.6
(33% acc)
Corners
4
(105 total)
Defense
Conceded
1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(31%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
10.2
(264 total)
Offsides
1.7
(44 total)
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In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Ipswich will take on Preston as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 30 and will take place on 2026-01-31 at 2026-01-31 in the famous Portman Road.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Ipswich, and the visiting side, Preston. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-31
Time: 15:00
Location: Portman Road
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Ipswich vs Preston Football 31 Jan, 2026 9:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Ipswich have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Chance Suppression
Ipswich rarely concede quality chances (xGA ≤1.0) — disciplined defensive structure limits opposition
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Ipswich vs Preston, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Ipswich(5 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Ipswich score 1.83 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1270%Ipswich rank 2 of 24 in scoring at home (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
- League Best DefenseLeague12/1270%Ipswich concede only 0.83 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Ipswich are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent17/2277%Ipswich are unbeaten in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
Preston(2 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H3/3100%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 3 of their last 3 Championship matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent19/2286%Preston efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 19 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Ipswich(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/1250%Ipswich score well (1.83/match) but have strong defense at home (0.83 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 50% of matches
Preston(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/1070%Preston score (1.40/match) and concede (1.10/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 70% of matches (league avg: 60%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H2/366.7%Both teams scored in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Ipswich(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Ipswich score 1.83 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1270%Ipswich rank 2 of 24 in scoring at home (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
Combined 1.8 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Ipswich(4 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague12/1270%Ipswich concede only 0.83 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Ipswich are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent17/2277%Ipswich are unbeaten in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent17/2277%Ipswich are undefeated at half time in 17 of their last 22 Championship matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Ipswich(3 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague12/1275%Ipswich score 1.83 goals/match at home (+38% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague12/1270%Ipswich rank 2 of 24 in scoring at home (1.83 goals/match vs league avg 2.65)
- League Best DefenseLeague12/1270%Ipswich concede only 0.83 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
Preston(2 trends)
- Scored 1+Recent3/3100%Preston scored 1+ goals in their last 3 3 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent3/3100%Preston score in first half in their last 3 3 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Ipswich(1 trends) — avg 1.6 (-18% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague22/2284.5%Ipswich average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-13% below league avg 1.8) — rank #5 lowest in league
Preston(1 trends) — avg 2.2 (+12% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague22/2290%Preston average 2.2 cards/match in all matches (+19% above league avg 1.8) — rank #3 in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.5 cards per match in their last 2 H2H matches
Ipswich disciplined play balances Preston aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Preston(2 trends) — avg 3.9 (-22% below league)
- Few CornersLeague10/1085%Preston average 3.9 corners/match in away matches (-22% below league avg 5.0)
- Few CornersRecent18/2282%Preston win 4 or fewer corners in 18 of their last 22 Championship matches
Low corner activity in recent matches -
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Ipswich vs Preston
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Ipswich
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.13
Pressure
0.07
✈️ Preston
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.23
Pressure
0.07
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Ipswich - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ Preston - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Ipswich - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
6
✈️ Preston - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
7
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- Overall Result: Ipswich has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Ipswich handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.357
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.005 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.09
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Ipswich):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Preston):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Ipswich vs Preston Head-to-head statistics for Sat 31 Jan, 2026 @ 9:00 Championship
Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
▲
13
7
6
37
26
11
46
3
▼
12
8
5
42
24
18
44
4
▲
11
10
5
36
25
11
43
5
▲
12
7
7
29
33
-4
43
Ipswich
VS
Preston
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
0
Draws
2
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2 (6)
2 (6)
xG
1.30
0.80
Shots
18.3 (55)
6.7 (20)
Shots on Target
7 (21)
2 (6)
Corners
5.3 (16)
3 (9)
Defense
Conceded
2 (6)
2 (6)
xGa
0.80
1.30
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
1 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
0.7 (2)
3 (9)
Fouls
7.3 (22)
12.3 (37)
Offsides
2.7 (8)
2 (6)
Last 6 Matches
Ipswich
VS
Preston
4/6 (67%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
2.17
PPG
1.83
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
50%
BTTS %
50%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.45
Avg xG
0.84
Ipswich vs Preston: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Ipswich and away matches for Preston
Number of goals
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
60%
6
40%
4
X
20%
2
50%
5
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
80%
8
50%
5
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
40%
4
60%
6
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
20%
2
10%
1
2-3
60%
6
80%
8
4+
20%
2
10%
1
Total Corners
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
Ipswich
Preston
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
30%
3
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
20%
2
40%
4
xG(xGa)
Ipswich
Preston
xG
1.43
0.94
xGa
0.74
1.28
Number of goals
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
80%
8
80%
8
2-3
20%
2
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
40%
4
40%
4
X
60%
6
60%
6
2
0%
0
0%
0
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
40%
4
40%
4
1X
100%
10
100%
10
X2
60%
6
60%
6
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
30%
3
40%
4
2-3
70%
7
60%
6
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
60%
6
60%
6
No
40%
4
40%
4