It is third from top against third from bottom in the Championship as Ipswich welcome Oxford United to Portman Road on New Year's Day. The Tractor Boys come into this clash off the back of a brilliant 2-0 win away at league leaders Coventry last time out.
Meanwhile, Oxford United lost 1-0 at home to Swansea, and currently find themselves in the relegation zone. Nonetheless, this feels like it could be an even tougher test for the visitors.
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Ipswich vs Oxford United prediction: Tractor Boys to take all three points?
Key stats
- Ipswich are unbeaten in six home games, winning the last three.
- Oxford United are winless in five away matches.
- Ipswich are also unbeaten in three home H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Ipswich 2-0 Oxford United
On home soil and given the form of both teams, Ipswich should be firm favourites to win this one. We are also backing the Tractor Boys to keep a clean sheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Ipswich have unsurprisingly been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points. A draw can be backed at 19%, while an Oxford United victory is rated at just over 11%.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Championship predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Ipswich strong at home
As mentioned before, Ipswich are unbeaten in the last three meetings that they have played on home soil, winning the previous two. There were not too many goals scored in those H2Hs though, so perhaps Oxford United may be more difficult to break down than expected.
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Ipswich preview: Couple of doubts
Both Ivan Azon and Sammy Szmodics are doubts for Ipswich through injury. Otherwise, the Tractor Boys have reported no fresh concerns in their squad.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK); Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, Davis; Matusiwa, Taylor; Egeli, Nunez, Philogene & Clarke
Last five results:
- Coventry 0-2 Ipswich
- Millwall 0-0 Ipswich
- Ipswich 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday
- Leicester 3-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-0 Stoke
Oxford United preview: Also a few doubts
Oxford United also have a number of doubts over some of their squad players heading into this clash. Indeed, Hidde ter Avest, Cameron Brannagan and Matt Phillips could all be on the treatment table with the visitors.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK); Spencer, Helik, Brown, Currie; Harris, De Keersmaecker; Placheta, Goodrham, Mills & Prelec
Last five results:
- Oxford United 0-1 Swansea
- Oxford United 2-1 Southampton
- Charlton 1-0 Oxford United
- Oxford United 1-2 Preston
- Blackburn 1-1 Oxford United
Player to watch: Marcelino Nunez
Marcelino Nunez made the difference for Ipswich in their impressive 2-0 victory at Coventry in the Championship last time out. Indeed, he provided both assists, meaning that he has now recorded a total of six assists in his last eight appearances for the Tractor Boys.