Oxford United vs Ipswich Town Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

Three of the last five matches between these clubs ended in a draw.

Oxford United are going to have a face-off against Ipswich Town in their matchweek 18 fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. The Kassam Stadium will witness an interesting outing between these clubs.

The Yellows have not been able to come up with any positive outcomes in their last few matches. They are hence placed 21st on the league table. They have won only three of their first 17 games in the competition.

Oxford United were held to a draw by Norwich City in their last league outing. They will be low on confidence despite being the hosts.

The Tractor Boys are on a six-match undefeated run at the moment. They secured an easy 2-0 win against Hull City in their last game.

Ipswich Town are in fourth place on the EFL Championship points table. A win here can help them jump up a couple of spots.

Kick-off:

• Location: Oxford, England
• Stadium: The Kassam Stadium
• Date: Saturday, November 29
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, November 28; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Matt Donohue
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Oxford: D-L-L-D-D

Ipswich: W-D-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Will Lankshear (Oxford United)

The 20-year-old English forward is going to be one of the important men for the hosts. In 16 EFL Championship matches this season, he has scored five goals. Expect him to be yet again ready to help his side in the final third.

Will Lankshear will be keen to step up his game to give his side some advantage.

Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town)

Jack Clarke has bagged six goals in 17 EFL Championship games this season. He will be looking to add more to his tally. He is going to lead the attack from the left and is going to cause constant problems for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Oxford United haven’t secured a win in their last five attempts.
• Ipswich Town haven’t lost a match in their last six attempts.
• Three of the last five matches between the Yellows and the Tractor Boys have ended in a draw.

Oxford vs Ipswich: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ipswich Town to win @4/6 BetMGM
• George Hirst to score @17/10 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/11 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Oxford United will miss out on the services of Brodie Spencer, Cameron Brannagan and Matthew Phillips. They are injured.

Alex Palmer, Conor Townsend, Harry Clarke and three other squad members will not be in action for Ipswich Town. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 28

Oxford won: 7

Ipswich won: 11

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Oxford United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cumming (GK); Long, Helik, Brown, Currie; Vaulks, Keersmaecker; Ter Avest, Harris, Goodrham; Lankshear

Ipswich Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Walton (GK); Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis; Taylor, Matusiwa; McAteer, Nunez, Jack Clarke; Hirst

Bossing the midfield. pic.twitter.com/6u6sKg1KmJ

— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) November 26, 2025

Match Prediction

Although the hosts are in desperate need of a win here, the Tractor Boys might not give them the breathing space here. Ipswich Town are likely to secure a win against Oxford United in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Oxford 1-2 Ipswich

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