Oxford Utd will take on Ipswich on Friday, 28 November, with the visitors finally building some momentum as they look for an immediate return to the Premier League.
The hosts, on the other hand, are on a downward spiral and will be hoping that their home crowd can spur them on to a famous victory on Friday night.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Oxford Utd vs Ipswich prediction below.
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Oxford Utd vs Ipswich prediction: The visitors to take all three points
Key Stats
- Ipswich are unbeaten across their last six Championship matches (four wins, two draws)
- Oxford Utd have failed to win any of their last five Championship matches.
- Both teams have scored in four of Ipswich's last five away matches.
Correct score prediction: Oxford Utd 1-3 Ipswich
Ipswich are one of the most in-form teams in the division, while Oxford Utd are one of the most out-of-form sides. This is a complete mismatch and Ipswich should win comfortably.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich are the odds-on favourites
- HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 11/20 (1.55) – 64.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Oxford Utd vs Ipswich odds indicate that Ipswich should come out on top on Friday night. Ladbrokes have given Oxford Utd a 17.4% chance of winning the match, while Ipswich have been given a 64.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Nothing to split them
Although Ipswich were a Premier League outfit last season, their recent record against Oxford Utd isn't great. Across the last five meetings between the two sides, both of them have enjoyed one win apiece while the other three all finished level.
England League 1 21/01/23
Oxford Utd
Ipswich
England League 1 26/12/22
Ipswich
Oxford Utd
England League 1 19/03/22
Oxford Utd
Ipswich
England League 1 13/11/21
Ipswich
Oxford Utd
England League 1 20/02/21
Ipswich
Oxford Utd
Oxford Utd preview: Leigh to return to the starting XI?
Greg Leigh could get a start for Oxford Utd on Friday night, following two consecutive starts on the bench for the Jamaica international. In terms of injuries, Cameron Brannagan, Brodie Spencer and Matt Phillips are all expected to be unavailable.
Predicted lineup: Cumming (GK), Long, Helik, Brown, Leigh, Vaulks, De Keersmaecker, Mills, L.Harris, Krastev, Lankshear
Last five results
- Norwich City 1-1 Oxford Utd
- Oxford Utd 1-1 Middlesbrough
- West Brom 2-1 Oxford Utd
- Oxford Utd 0-3 Stoke City
- Oxford Utd 2-2 Millwall
Ipswich preview: Cajuste joins the long injury list
Ipswich's injury list isn't getting any shorter, and Jens Cajuste is the latest player to go down after being forced off with an ankle injury on Tuesday night. The midfielder joins Alex Palmer, Wes Burns, Sammie Szmodics, Conor Townsend and Harry Clarke in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis, Taylor, Matusiwa, Egeli, Nunez, Philogene, Akpom
Last five results
- Hull City 0-2 Ipswich
- Ipswich 0-0 Wrexham
- Swansea City 1-4 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-1 Watford
- QPR 1-4 Ipswich
Player to watch: Jaden Philogene
Jaden Philogene didn't have the best of times for Ipswich in the Premier League, but the former Hull City man has fared much better in the Championship, where he initially made a name for himself. He is the club's top league goalscorer with six goals and will be keen to add to that tally on Friday night.