Ipswich Town return to league action aiming to extend their perfect home record after five straight victories at Portman Road. Given the number of potential absentees for the Riversiders, we predict a 2-0 home win. Despite injuries to Hirst and Townsend, the Tractor Boys showed their squad depth in a 2–1 FA Cup win over Blackpool, and their underlying numbers remain strong. Ipswich average 2.20 goals scored at home, concede just 0.60, and produce an impressive 1.99 expected goals in front of their own fans.
Blackburn travel to Suffolk battling an injury crisis of their own, with Montgomery, Dlamini and De Neve all doubtful after the dramatic FA Cup exit to Hull City. Form remains a concern: the Seasiders are without a win in five league games and have failed to score in 60% of their away matches. Their attack averages just 0.40 goals per away game, while the defence keeps them competitive, conceding only 0.60 on the road.
H2H history is perfectly balanced (5–5–5), but current momentum and home strength clearly favour Ipswich. Given their splendid home record and far superior attacking metrics, we are tempted to place our bets on Home Win, alongside Ipswich Over 1.5 goals and Ipswich to Score First.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Ipswich vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Ipswich 2 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: George Hirst @ 140 Odds
- To be booked: Eiran Cashin @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferIpswich Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwww | 3.00 |
| Away | ldldw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.80 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 1.99 | 1.68 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 0.95 | 1.41 |
Blackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddldd | 1.00 |
| Home | ddwld | 1.20 |
| Away | dlddd | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.70 | 2.40 | 1.00 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 60% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.57 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.21 | 1.09 | 1.33 |
Ipswich vs Blackburn Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Ipswich (33%)
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