Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Championship Predictions
Preston North End will look to arrest their recent slide in results but face a determined Ipswich Town in the race for the top two and looking to avenge the reverse fixture defeat. This is matchday 30 of the Championship campaign between the third-placed ‘Tractor Boys’ and the ninth-placed ‘Lilywhites’ on Saturday, and our match prediction is Ipswich to win to nil.
With a tally of 50 points from 28 matches (W14, D8, L6), Ipswich are five points behind the top two, although level on points with fourth. Preston’s 43 points from 29 games (W11, D10, L8) see them start this round one point outside the playoff spots.
Ipswich were beaten 3-1 away at Sheffield United last weekend, but that was a minor blip. The Tractor Boys have won five of the last seven league games (D1, L1) and are pushing the top two teams.
Playing at home makes Ipswich tougher, as they won seven of their last nine Championship home games (D2), including six in a row.
Preston were thrashed 4-0 away at Middlesbrough last weekend to slump to a fourth loss in a row in all competitions, three of which were in the league, each without scoring!
They can be a tough cookie on the road, though, with only two losses in their last nine away league trips.
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Ipswich Town v Preston North End Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.36 | 4.9 | 8.2 |
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1.35 | 4.75 | 8.6 |
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1.35 | 4.75 | 8.6 |
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1.33 | 4.75 | 8 |
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1.36 | 4.8 | 8.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Ipswich Town and Preston North End?
Our prediction for the Ipswich Town vs Preston North End match is: Ipswich Town wins to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 31/01/2026 between Ipswich Town and Preston North End in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 63.85% for a win of Ipswich Town against Preston North End with odds of 1.39 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Ipswich Town vs Preston North End is 10.74% with odds of 5 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.41% chance ⭐ for a win of Preston North End vs Ipswich Town with odds of 9.75 at LSbet.
Ipswich Town - Preston North End Prediction and Best Odds:
| Ipswich Town Preston North End Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town wins | 63.85% | 1.39 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 61.73% | 2.01 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 52.08% | |
| Half-time / Full-time : Ipswich Town/Ipswich Town | 38.39% | 2 at Bet365 |
Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Form
Ipswich Town and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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84 | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 |
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14
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60 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 |
Ipswich Town and Preston North End Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
10 Dec 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
2 Dec 2025 - Championship
28 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
9 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
0 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
3 Feb 2024 - Championship
7 Oct 2023 - Championship
Ipswich Town against Preston North End Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Substitutes
A. Palmer
DefenderB. Johnson
J. Greaves
MidfielderJ. Taylor
D. Neil
K. McAteer
ForwardG. Hirst
S. Egeli
C. Akpom
J. Walton
DefenderE. Nolan
J. Lewis
A. Vukcevic
MidfielderM. Frokjaer-Jensen
N. Mawene
ForwardL. Dobbin
M. Lukovic
M. Smith
Missing players
A. Young
C. Townsend
Most goals and assists
Ipswich Town
Preston North End
J. Clarke
(16 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(10 Goals)
A. Mehmeti
(7 Assists)
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M. Nunez
(7 Assists)
L. Dobbin
(7 Assists)
Ipswich Town - Preston North End Key Points
- Ipswich have won six of their last eight competitive matches, losing only once.
- In the league, Ipswich have won four of their last five matches.
- At home, Ipswich have won their last six league games, four without conceding.
- Preston lost their last four competitive matches, each without scoring a goal.
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Our Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Prediction
Preston North End won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in August on matchday three, but so much has changed since then. Ipswich have gone from strength to strength and come into this game with four wins out of their last five. Their home record is even better, with 10 wins out of their last 13 league matches, including six in a row. Preston, on the other hand, have lost three in a row in the league, each without scoring.
That’s why our Ipswich Town vs Preston North End prediction is Ipswich Town wins to nil.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Ipswich Town Preston North End
| Ipswich Town vs Preston North End | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Town wins | 1.52 | 1.39 | -8.6% |
| Draw | 4.05 | 5 | +23.5% |
| Preston North End wins | 6.9 | 9.75 | +41.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Ipswich Town is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 8.6% since opening
- The probability of this result was 65.8% and is now 71.9% (6.2%)
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