Today’s soccer betting tips feature the Championship matchup between Ipswich and Preston on 31-01-2026. Dive into predictions for Under 2.5, BTTS, Over 2.5, and 1X2 markets.
England: Championship
Ipswich vs Preston
Ipswich Performance Overview
Ipswich has achieved 4 wins,
tied in 0 games, and faced 1 loss in their last 5 matches.
In the last five matches that Ipswich played, there were at least 3 goals scored in 4 matches, while there were fewer than 3 goals in 1 match.
Both teams managed to score in 3 games. However, in 2 games, the match didn’t end with goals from both sides.
Ipswich has scored a total of 10 goals and allowed 5 goals in these matches.
Preston Performance Overview
Preston has achieved 1 win,
tied in 0 games, and faced 4 losses in their last 5 matches.
In the last five matches that Preston played, there were at least 3 goals scored in 2 matches, while there were fewer than 3 goals in 3 matches.
Both teams managed to score in 0 games. However, in 5 games, the match didn’t end with goals from both sides.
Preston has scored a total of 2 goals and allowed 9 goals in these matches.
Ipswich – Last 5 Matches
Sheffield Utd
Ipswich
Ipswich
Bristol City
Ipswich
Blackburn
Ipswich
Blackpool
Ipswich
Oxford United
Preston – Last 5 Matches
Middlesbrough
Preston
Preston
Hull City
Preston
Derby
Preston
Wigan
Bristol City
Preston
Head to Head Matches
Preston
Ipswich
0
Preston
Ipswich
2
Ipswich
Preston
2
Ipswich – Last 5 Matches
Ipswich
Bristol City
Ipswich
Blackburn
Ipswich
Blackpool
Ipswich
Oxford United
Ipswich
Sheffield Wed
Head to Head Matches
Ipswich
Preston
2
Preston – Last 5 Matches
Middlesbrough
Preston
Bristol City
Preston
Wrexham
Preston
Stoke City
Preston
Oxford United
Preston
Head to Head Matches
Ipswich
Preston
2
Soccer Predictions
Standings
| # | Club | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry |
29 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 62 | 33 | 29 | 58 | LWWLD |
| 2 | Middlesbrough |
29 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 55 | WWWWL |
| 3 | Ipswich |
28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 48 | 27 | 21 | 50 | LWWWW |
| 4 | Hull City |
28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 47 | 40 | 7 | 50 | WWWLW |
| 5 |  Millwall |
29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 49 | WLWWD |
| 6 | Derby |
30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 44 | 37 | 7 | 45 | WDWWL |
| 7 | Wrexham |
29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 43 | 37 | 6 | 44 | WDLWW |
| 8 |  Watford |
28 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 39 | 33 | 6 | 43 | DDLWW |
| 9 | Bristol City |
30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 40 | 36 | 4 | 43 | LWLDL |
| 10 | Preston |
29 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 33 | 3 | 43 | LLLWW |
| 11 | Stoke City |
29 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 42 | DLDWW |
| 12 |  QPR |
29 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 40 | 42 | -2 | 40 | LDDWL |
| 13 |  Birmingham |
29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 39 | 38 | 1 | 39 | DWDWL |
| 14 |  Leicester |
29 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 40 | 43 | -3 | 38 | LDLWL |
| 15 |  Southampton |
29 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 37 | DWLLD |
| 16 |  Swansea |
29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 36 | LWDLW |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd |
28 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 39 | 41 | -2 | 35 | WLLWW |
| 18 |  Norwich |
29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 37 | 41 | -4 | 33 | WWWLW |
| 19 |  Charlton |
28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 27 | 38 | -11 | 32 | LLWDD |
| 20 |  West Brom |
29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 32 | DLLLL |
| 21 |  Portsmouth |
27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 24 | 37 | -13 | 30 | DDWLW |
| 22 | Blackburn |
28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 26 | 37 | -11 | 29 | DLLDL |
| 23 | Oxford United |
28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 27 | WDDLL |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed |
28 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 56 | -38 | -7 | LLLLL |
What Can We Expect? Ipswich Takes on Preston!
The countdown has begun for 31-01-2026, when Ipswich faces Preston in the Championship. Both teams are ready to put on a show in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
What to Watch For
Will Ipswich assert their dominance at home, or can Preston rise above expectations to secure an away victory? A draw remains a possibility. Popular predictions, like Both Teams to Score (BTTS) and Over 2.5 goals, point to a game full of excitement.
Key Battles
Looking at their history, Ipswich has the edge in recent form, but Preston is no stranger to overcoming challenges on the road. Both teams bring plenty of talent to the field.
Kickoff is fast approaching—be ready for an unforgettable match!