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Ipswich vs Preston: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 31 January, 2026 10:00
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Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
12
6
4
33
24
9
42
3
▲
10
7
5
38
23
15
37
4
▲
11
4
7
37
35
2
37
5
▼
9
9
4
30
23
7
36
6
▼
10
5
7
25
31
-6
35
1.05
xG
1.21
57%
Ball Possession
43%
14
Total Shots
10
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
6
5
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Ipswich
VS
Preston
3/6 (50%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
1.67
PPG
1.67
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.17
67%
BTTS %
100%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.46
Avg xG
0.94
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 10:00
🤖 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 (-19% 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
🔄 Second Half: Ipswich is stronger in the second half (14 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: Ipswich is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚡ Final Stage: Ipswich is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 5).
💡 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
-0.03
Pressure
0.13
✈️ Preston
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.22
Pressure
0.1
⏰ 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
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Preston - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Ipswich - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
6
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Preston - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
11
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
6
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Ipswich shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 10 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Ipswich winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Ipswich excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 5 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Ipswich scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- 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 +0.256
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.03
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.015 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.083
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Ipswich):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. 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: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. 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 @ 10:00 Championship
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
0%
0
100%
10
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
60%
6
90%
9
No
40%
4
10%
1
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
30%
3
50%
5
2
20%
2
10%
1
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
70%
7
50%
5
1X
80%
8
90%
9
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
20%
2
0%
0
2-3
50%
5
90%
9
4+
30%
3
10%
1
Total Corners
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
40%
4
10%
1
No
60%
6
90%
9
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
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT X
30%
3
40%
4
xG(xGa)
Ipswich
Preston
xG
1.47
1.06
xGa
0.62
1.3
Number of goals
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
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
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
40%
4
50%
5
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
60%
6
50%
5
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
80%
8
60%
6
2-3
20%
2
40%
4
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
70%
7
50%
5
No
30%
3
50%
5
Number of goals
Ipswich
Under
Over
Preston
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
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
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
Ipswich
Preston
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
60%
6
60%
6
2
0%
0
10%
1
Double Chance
Ipswich
Preston
12
40%
4
40%
4
1X
100%
10
90%
9
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Ipswich
Preston
0-1
30%
3
50%
5
2-3
60%
6
50%
5
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Ipswich
Preston
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
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Ipswich
Preston
Played:
3
Wins
1
1
Draws
0
0
Wins
2
2
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
6
2
Goals
2
6
6
2
Goals Conceded
2
6
2
0.7
Yellow Cards
3
9
0
Red Cards
0
0
Clean Sheets
0.3
1
16
5.3
Corners
3
9
22
7.3
Fouls
12.3
37
8
2.7
Offsides
2
6
55
18.3
Shots
6.7
20
21
7
Shots on Goal
2
6
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 10 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 3 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.8 | 22 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.7 | 38 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.8 | 10 | 1.3 | 13 | 1 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.4 | 17 | 1.8 | 18 | 1.6 | 35 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 5 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.3 | 6 |
| Corners | 5.3 | 63 | 5.1 | 51 | 5.2 | 114 |
| Fouls | 9.4 | 113 | 10.7 | 107 | 10 | 220 |
| Offsides | 2.3 | 28 | 2.2 | 22 | 2.3 | 50 |
| Shots | 16.6 | 199 | 13.3 | 133 | 15.1 | 332 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.6 | 67 | 3.8 | 38 | 4.8 | 105 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 12 | 10 | 22 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Draws | 5 | 4 | 9 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.3 | 16 | 1.4 | 14 | 1.4 | 30 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 12 | 1.1 | 11 | 1 | 23 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 27 | 2 | 20 | 2.1 | 47 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.2 | 5 |
| Corners | 4.5 | 54 | 3.9 | 39 | 4.2 | 93 |
| Fouls | 10.3 | 123 | 9.6 | 96 | 10 | 219 |
| Offsides | 1.4 | 17 | 1.6 | 16 | 1.5 | 33 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 133 | 10.4 | 104 | 10.8 | 237 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.3 | 39 | 3.8 | 38 | 3.5 | 77 |