Ipswich Town vs Bristol City: match statistics
Ipswich Town holds a distinct advantage in this matchup, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (PPG: 2.6). The hosts are ruthlessly efficient at home, winning 64% of their fixtures and conceding just 0.79 goals per game, while maintaining a 43% clean sheet record. Despite a respectable league position (9th), Bristol City performs significantly worse on the road (38% wins, 31% losses) and has averaged only 1.4 points per game over their last 5 outings. The gulf in quality is further evidenced by Ipswich's superiority in xG (1.89 vs 1.43) and average shots per game (17.79 vs 12.77). With the hosts in excellent form and playing in front of their home crowd, they should comfortably defeat Bristol City, who have displayed inconsistency in recent fixtures (form: lwlwd).
Ipswich Town vs Bristol City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ipswich Town played against Bristol City in Championship (England). The game was played on January 20, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Ipswich Town has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Bristol City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Ipswich Town scores 1.73 goals per game and allows 0.92. Bristol City scores 1.41 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Ipswich Town's games and 44% of Bristol City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 44%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ipswich Town has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.46 per game. Ipswich Town takes 16.0 shots per game, while Bristol City takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Bristol City leads at halftime in 44% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ipswich Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Bristol City, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ipswich Town holds a distinct advantage in this matchup, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (PPG: 2.6). The hosts are ruthlessly efficient at home, winning 64% of their fixtures and conceding just 0.79 goals per game, while maintaining a 43% clean sheet record. Despite a respectable league position (9th), Bristol City performs significantly worse on the road (38% wins, 31% losses) and has averaged only 1.4 points per game over their last 5 outings. The gulf in quality is further evidenced by Ipswich's superiority in xG (1.89 vs 1.43) and average shots per game (17.79 vs 12.77). With the hosts in excellent form and playing in front of their home crowd, they should comfortably defeat Bristol City, who have displayed inconsistency in recent fixtures (form: lwlwd).
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ipswich Town | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ipswich Town is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 1.4 pts / game - Bristol City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ipswich Town is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.73 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1.41 goals / game - Bristol City
Ipswich Town is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.92 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1.07 goals / game - Bristol City
Ipswich Town scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
Bristol City scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
Over / Under - Bristol City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ipswich Town
Bristol City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ipswich Town | Liga | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.65 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.48 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 58% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 24% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 69% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 73% | 78% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Ipswich Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bristol City. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ipswich Town vs Bristol City?
The Championship match finished Ipswich Town 2:0 Bristol City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ipswich Town vs Bristol City?
Ipswich Town score 1.73 goals per game on average and Bristol City 1.41. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Ipswich Town's matches and 44% of Bristol City's.
What form are Ipswich Town and Bristol City in?
Over the last 5 games Ipswich Town have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Bristol City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ipswich Town vs Bristol City?
The statistical background for Ipswich Town vs Bristol City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.