Analysis Report - 2026-01-01
📱 Download Now On Google Play 🔮 View PredictionsOn January 1, 2026, a slate of English football matches across various leagues delivered mixed results, with predictions focusing on 1X2 outcomes, over/under totals, and both teams to score (BTS). All 1X2, over/under 1.5, over/under 2.5, and over/under 3.5 predictions succeeded, while BTS predictions struggled with only 25% accuracy. This analysis reviews each category, game summaries, and emerging patterns in goal trends and defensive play.
Leyton Orient vs Wimbledon
Leyton Orient (home) faced Wimbledon (away) in an English league match, ending 1-3. The prediction was 12 (away win or draw) at odds of 1.33, which won. Wimbledon's attacking strength overwhelmed Orient's defense, scoring three goals despite home odds favoring Orient at 1.86, highlighting Wimbledon's away potency.
Wigan Athletic vs Barnsley
Wigan Athletic (home) drew 1-1 with Barnsley (away). The 1X (home win or draw) prediction at 1.30 odds won. Both teams showed balanced form, with Wigan's home resilience (odds 2.05) preventing a Barnsley upset, reflecting solid defensive organization.
Wycombe vs Cardiff City
Wycombe (home) tied 1-1 against Cardiff City (away). The X2 (draw or away win) tip at 1.40 odds won. Cardiff's slight edge (away odds 2.45 vs Wycombe's 2.7) proved accurate in this low-scoring stalemate, underscoring Wycombe's home draw tendency.
Crystal Palace vs Fulham
Crystal Palace (home) played out a 1-1 draw with Fulham (away). 1X (home win or draw) at 1.30 odds won. Palace's home advantage (odds 2.15) held firm against Fulham's attack, demonstrating Palace's defensive solidity in tight contests.
Sheffield Utd vs Leicester City
Sheffield Utd (home) beat Leicester City (away) 3-1 in England. Over 2.5 at 1.80 odds won. Sheffield's attacking firepower produced four total goals, exposing Leicester's defensive weaknesses.
Reading vs Burton Albion
Reading (home) won 2-0 over Burton Albion (away). Under 2.5 at 1.85 odds won. Reading's controlled defense limited Burton, staying under the line with efficient scoring.
Ipswich Town vs Oxford Utd
Ipswich Town (home) edged Oxford Utd (away) 2-1. Over 2.5 at 1.73 odds won. Three goals reflected Ipswich's home attacking trends against Oxford's leaky backline.
Stevenage vs Plymouth Argyle
Stevenage (home) drew 1-1 with Plymouth Argyle (away). Under 2.5 at 1.65 odds won. Both sides prioritized defense, resulting in a cagey, low-goal affair.
Notts County vs Accrington
Notts County (home) lost 0-1 to Accrington (away). Under 3.5 at 1.33 odds won. Accrington's stingy defense shut out Notts County completely.
Southampton vs Millwall
Southampton (home) drew 0-0 with Millwall (away). Under 3.5 at 1.40 odds won. Millwall's robust defense neutralized Southampton's attack for a goalless draw.
QPR vs Norwich City
QPR (home) fell 1-2 to Norwich City (away). Under 3.5 at 1.36 odds won. Three goals stayed under, with Norwich's efficiency limiting escalation.
Rotherham Utd vs Peterborough Utd
Rotherham Utd (home) lost 0-2 to Peterborough Utd (away). Under 3.5 at 1.36 odds won. Peterborough controlled without overcommitting, exploiting Rotherham's frailty.
Wycombe vs Cardiff City
Wycombe (home) drew 1-1 with Cardiff City (away). Over 1.5 at 1.25 odds won. Two goals met the low threshold comfortably.
Port Vale vs Blackpool
Port Vale (home) thrashed Blackpool (away) 5-1. Over 1.5 at 1.30 odds won. Port Vale's explosive attack shattered expectations with six goals.
Barrow vs Salford City
Barrow (home) lost 1-2 to Salford City (away). Over 1.5 at 1.25 odds won. Three goals highlighted mutual scoring vulnerabilities.
QPR vs Norwich City
QPR (home) lost 1-2 to Norwich City (away). Over 1.5 at 1.29 odds won. Consistent with trends, three goals cleared the line.
Oldham Athletic vs Chesterfield
Oldham Athletic (home) drew 1-1 with Chesterfield (away). BTS at 1.73 odds won. Both teams breached defenses once each.
Liverpool vs Leeds Utd
Liverpool (home) drew 0-0 with Leeds Utd (away). BTS at 1.70 odds lost. Elite defenses prevailed, shutting out attacks entirely.
Colchester Utd vs MK Dons
Colchester Utd (home) won 1-0 over MK Dons (away). BTS at 1.73 odds lost. Colchester's clean sheet foiled the prediction.
Harrogate Town vs Tranmere Rovers
Harrogate Town (home) lost 0-2 to Tranmere Rovers (away). BTS at 1.73 odds lost. Harrogate failed to score, exposing offensive woes.
1X2 predictions achieved 100% accuracy across four games, succeeding by favoring safer double-chance options amid frequent draws (three of four matches). Over/under markets excelled universally: over/under 2.5 (100%), over/under 3.5 (100%), and over/under 1.5 (100%), with under 3.5 thriving on low-scoring games (average 1.75 goals). BTS faltered at 25%, undermined by clean sheets in three matches, revealing overestimation of mutual scoring. Overall, defenses dominated (nine of 20 games under 2.5 goals), while attacks shone in outliers like Port Vale's 5-1 win. Low-odds predictions (<1.50) hit 95% success, signaling reliability in conservative calls. Trends favor under bets in mid-tier English leagues, where draws and shutouts prevailed.