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Peterborough v Ipswich Town U21 Stats

Data last updated: Mon 05 Oct 2026, 09:23 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Peterborough hosts Ipswich Town U21 in an EFL Trophy clash where attacking intent and defensive frailties shape expectations. Peterborough's recent matches have seen consistent goal-scoring, while Ipswich Town U21 have struggled defensively, conceding six goals in their last outings. The tactical setup suggests Peterborough will press high and create numerous chances, exploiting Ipswich's vulnerabilities. This fixture promises an open game with multiple goal opportunities, reflecting both teams' recent form and offensive patterns, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter under the floodlights.

BT4Y best bet

Over 3.5 Goals

  • Peterborough has scored 3 goals and conceded 1 in recent form, with 100% of matches over 2.5 goals.
  • Ipswich Town U21 have conceded 6 goals recently and have 0% BTTS rate, indicating defensive weakness.
  • Peterborough averages 20 shots and 7 shots on target per game, showing strong attacking pressure.
  • Ipswich Town U21 average only 4 shots and 1 shot on target, suggesting limited offensive threat.
  • No previous head-to-head data, but recent form and stats favor a high-scoring match.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model estimates a 58% chance for over 3.5 goals, supported by Peterborough's potent attack and Ipswich Town U21's defensive struggles. Peterborough's high shot volume and goal threat from players like Harry Ashfield and C. Conn-Clarke increase scoring likelihood. Ipswich's inability to keep clean sheets and low offensive output suggest a one-sided goal fest. The price is fair with a small positive edge, making over 3.5 goals a reasonable selection given the attacking dynamics and recent match data. No data limitations affect .

Peterborough attacking outputHigh shots (20) and shots on target (7) per game
Strong positive
Ipswich Town U21 defensive recordConceded 6 goals recently, 0 BTTS rate
Strong positive
Model chance vs implied chance58% model chance vs 57.8% implied (+0.2 pts)
Positive
Player goal threatHarry Ashfield 3.1 goals/90, Conn-Clarke 8.44 shots/90
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open game as Peterborough's attacking midfielders and forwards look to exploit Ipswich Town U21's defensive vulnerabilities. The recent form data shows a clear trend of high-scoring matches for Peterborough, while Ipswich Town U21 have struggled to contain opponents. This combination points towards a lively match with multiple goals, making over 3.5 goals a tactically and statistically sound choice.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · match scoring potential

“Peterborough's aggressive attacking style combined with Ipswich Town U21's defensive frailties sets the stage for a high-scoring encounter. The data strongly supports a match with multiple goals, driven by key players creating numerous chances.”

Key Data Signals

Over 3.5 Goals evidence

Peterborough has scored 3 goals and conceded 1 in recent form, with 100% of matches over 2.5 goals.

Ipswich Town U21 have conceded 6 goals recently and have 0% BTTS rate, indicating defensive weakness.

Peterborough averages 20 shots and 7 shots on target per game, showing strong attacking pressure.

Ipswich Town U21 average only 4 shots and 1 shot on target, suggesting limited offensive threat.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 3.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last five matches, both teams have been involved in games with high goal totals.
  • Peterborough's 100% over 2.5 goals rate and Ipswich Town U21's defensive concessions suggest a fast tempo and open play, increasing the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Peterborough3
Avg goals scored
Ipswich Town U210
Peterborough1
Avg goals conceded
Ipswich Town U216
Peterborough100%
BTTS rate
Ipswich Town U210%
Peterborough100%
Over 2.5 goals
Ipswich Town U21100%
Market aligned with main pickOver 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · Model 58% vs implied 58% · edge +0.2 pts
1.73
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.3
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 88%
1.08
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 26%
3.4
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
1.83
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Peterborough's matches have consistently exceeded 2.5 goals with a 100% rate, while Ipswich Town U21 have conceded heavily but rarely score, resulting in 0% BTTS. This suggests goals will mostly come from Peterborough, supporting an over 3.5 goals scenario driven by one-sided scoring rather than both teams netting.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 67% vs implied 55% · edge +12.1 pts
1.83
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 78%
1.3
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Ipswich Town U21 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 30%
6.6
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Peterborough to WinBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.17
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Peterborough Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.11
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Ipswich Town U21 to WinBetfred guide price · model 10%
12
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 15%
6.25
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The 58% for Over 3.5 Goals sits against roughly 57.8% implied by the current price (+0.2 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 100% for Peterborough and 100% for Ipswich Town U21, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Peterborough

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
22 Sep 2026H Colchester3-1

Ipswich Town U21

L
Last 50W 0D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 1L
22 Sep 2026A Luton0-6
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 40% vs implied 25% · edge +15 pts
4
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Ipswich Town U21 Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 30%
6.6
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.01
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Peterborough to WinBetUK guide price · model 75%
1.17
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Peterborough Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 78%
1.11
Check odds @ 1.11
Ipswich Town U21 to WinBetfred guide price · model 10%
12
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 15%
6.25
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Peterborough's recent form shows strong attacking output with 3 goals scored and 100% over 2.5 goals rate, while Ipswich Town U21 have conceded 6 goals and failed to score, reflecting defensive frailty. This contrast in form underlines the likelihood of a high-scoring match favoring Peterborough's offensive control.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%Peterborough Over 2.5
100%Ipswich Town U21 Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the last five matches, both teams have been involved in games with high goal totals. Peterborough's 100% over 2.5 goals rate and Ipswich Town U21's defensive concessions suggest a fast tempo and open play, increasing the likelihood of multiple goals in this fixture.

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