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
Key match information
Ipswich Town played Bristol City in Championship (England). The match was played on 20 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Ipswich Town: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Bristol City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ipswich Town scores 1.73 and concedes 0.92 goals per match. Bristol City scores 1.41 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ipswich Town 58%, Bristol City 44%. Over 2.5: Ipswich Town 54%, Bristol City 44%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Ipswich Town has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.46. Ipswich Town: 16.0 shots per match, Bristol City: 13.4.
Match halves
Ipswich Town: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 1.08. Bristol City: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Ipswich Town: 76-90+ (13 goals). Bristol City: 16-30 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ipswich Town is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Ipswich Town · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.73 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 1.41 goals / match - Bristol City
Ipswich Town is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.92 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 1.07 goals / match - Bristol City
Ipswich Town scores in 85% of matches (22 of 26 matches), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 matches).
Bristol City scores in 70% of matches (19 of 27 matches), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
Over / Under - Bristol City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 41%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Ipswich Town
Bristol City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Ipswich Town 0 - 1 - 0 Bristol City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.