Ipswich Town vs Oxford United: match statistics
Ipswich Town demonstrates significantly stronger form than Oxford United, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins this season. The hosts win 58% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game while conceding just 0.83, yielding a +12 goal difference in home fixtures. Oxford United sits in penultimate 22nd place with very poor away form – recording only 17% away wins and failing to score in 42% of matches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.88 xG For vs 1.03 xG Against for Ipswich, whereas Oxford posts 1.17 xG For and 1.79 xG Against on the road), confirming their qualitative advantage. Form over the last 5 matches further supports Ipswich (2 points per game vs 0.8 for Oxford), with the hosts also holding the edge in possession (55% vs 42%) and shot efficiency. All key indicators point to a decisive home victory in this fixture.
Ipswich Town vs Oxford United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ipswich Town played against Oxford United in Championship (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Ipswich Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Oxford United has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Ipswich Town scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 0.96. Oxford United scores 1.00 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Ipswich Town's games and 58% of Oxford United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ipswich Town has the higher season xG average, 1.71 to 1.38 per game. Ipswich Town takes 15.9 shots per game, while Oxford United takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. Oxford United leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ipswich Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Oxford United, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 59% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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 demonstrates significantly stronger form than Oxford United, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 11 wins this season. The hosts win 58% of their home matches, scoring an average of 1.83 goals per game while conceding just 0.83, yielding a +12 goal difference in home fixtures. Oxford United sits in penultimate 22nd place with very poor away form – recording only 17% away wins and failing to score in 42% of matches. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.88 xG For vs 1.03 xG Against for Ipswich, whereas Oxford posts 1.17 xG For and 1.79 xG Against on the road), confirming their qualitative advantage. Form over the last 5 matches further supports Ipswich (2 points per game vs 0.8 for Oxford), with the hosts also holding the edge in possession (55% vs 42%) and shot efficiency. All key indicators point to a decisive home victory in this fixture.
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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 | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.27 |
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 150% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 0.8 pts / game - Oxford United
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 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1 goals / game - Oxford United
Ipswich Town is 44% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1.38 goals / game - Oxford United
Ipswich Town scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Oxford United keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 24 meczów).
Oxford United scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 33% (8 of 24 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 - Oxford United
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.
Ipswich Town is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.46 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 1.17 pts / game - Oxford United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Oxford United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 21%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -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 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Oxford United
* 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 | Oxford United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | • 58% | 59% | • 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 50% | 51% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 23% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Ipswich Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Oxford United. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ipswich Town vs Oxford United?
The Championship match finished Ipswich Town 2:1 Oxford United. 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 Oxford United?
Ipswich Town score 1.67 goals per game on average and Oxford United 1.00. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Ipswich Town's matches and 58% of Oxford United's.
What form are Ipswich Town and Oxford United in?
Over the last 5 games Ipswich Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Oxford United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ipswich Town vs Oxford United?
The statistical background for Ipswich Town vs Oxford United — 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.