Ipswich Town vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 January

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Preston North End on 31 January 2026 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ipswich Town vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End: Starting Lineups Time : 31/01/2026 11:00

Ipswich Town
1 - 1
Finished
Preston North End
90+2' event Jack Clarke
82' event Jack Clarke
78' event Chuba Akpom / Anis Mehmeti
78' event Ben Johnson / Darnell Furlong
65' event Sindre Walle Egeli / Wes Burns
65' event Jack Taylor / Jens Cajuste
46' event George Hirst / Ivan Azon Monzon
event 81' Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
event 72' Lewis Gibson
event 50' Alistair Mccann
event 33' Jordan Thompson
90+2' event Jack Clarke
event 81' Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
82' event Jack Clarke
event 72' Lewis Gibson
78' event Chuba Akpom / Anis Mehmeti
event 50' Alistair Mccann
78' event Ben Johnson / Darnell Furlong
event 33' Jordan Thompson
65' event Sindre Walle Egeli / Wes Burns
65' event Jack Taylor / Jens Cajuste
46' event George Hirst / Ivan Azon Monzon
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town
Substitutions
#29 Chuba Akpom
#9 George Hirst
#14 Jack Taylor
#18 Ben Johnson
#8 Sindre Walle Egeli
#20 Kasey McAteer
#24 Jacob Greaves
#6 Daniel Neill
#1 Alex Palmer
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town Preston North End Preston North End
16Shots11
5Shots on Goal4
11Fouls10
9Corner Kick3
9Free kick11
1Offside1
1Yellow card2
23Aerial27
3Save3
9Successful Tackles13
13Interceptions9
31Long pass16
5Successful center3
7Shots off goal3
10Head Success15
4Blocked4
9Tackle13
7Dribbles3
29Throw-in11
528Passes264
124Attacks62
63Dangerous attacks29
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
4BigChances2
3BigChancesMissed1
16ShotsInsideBox8
0ShotsOutsideBox3
46DuelsWon50
2.23ExpectedGoals1.06
1.44xGNonPenalty1.06
1.19xGOT1.18
33Touches In Opposition Box16
30AccurateCrosses8
34GroundDuelsWon33
12AerialDuelsWon17
19Clearances50
Preston North End Preston North End
Substitutions
#10 Mads Frokjaer
#3 Andrija Vukcevic
#22 Milos Lukovic
#17 Lewis Dobbin
#35 Noah Mawene
#24 Michael Smith
#12 Jack Walton
#18 Jamal Lewis
#36 Ed Nolan
Commentary
90+2' Penalty scored! Jack Clarke - Ipswich Town
82' Jack Clarke - Ipswich Town receive a yellow card
81' Preston North End — substitution: Mads Frokjaer / Alfie Devine
78' Ipswich Town — substitution: Chuba Akpom / Anis Mehmeti
78' Ipswich Town — substitution: Ben Johnson / Darnell Furlong
72' Goal! Lewis Gibson - Preston North End
65' Ipswich Town — substitution: Sindre Walle Egeli / Wes Burns
65' Ipswich Town — substitution: Jack Taylor / Jens Cajuste
50' Alistair Mccann - Preston North End receive a yellow card
46' Ipswich Town — substitution: George Hirst / Ivan Azon Monzon
33' Jordan Thompson - Preston North End receive a yellow card

How We Build the Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Preston North End on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ipswich Town vs Preston North End Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ipswich Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston North End's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Ipswich Town and Preston North End sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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