Ipswich Town FC
Football England - EFL Championship Portman Road Sat 17 Jan 07:30
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Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Blackburn

Ipswich square off against Blackburn at Portman Road, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 17 January.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when Ipswich and Blackburn lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of -114.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

Ipswich Town were winners in their last league game, beating Oxford United 2-1 at Portman Road to record their fourth consecutive Championship home victory. The Suffolk club recorded seven shots on target and boasted 64% possession, while Jaden Philogene-Bidace and Chuba Akpom scored one goal apiece.

In their previous showing, Ipswich triumphed 2-1 at home against Blackpool in the FA Cup.

Blackburn Rovers drew 2-2 against Charlton Athletic in their previous Championship game. This was on home soil at Ewood Park. Valerien Ismael's side managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 59% possession, with Moussa Baradji scoring twice.

On Sunday, Blackburn suffered a penalty shootout defeat (0-0 AET) in the FA Cup away to Hull City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ipswich have not lost to Blackburn in the past three games, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Ewood Park. The past 4 H2H matches have involved two Ipswich wins, one Blackburn victory and one draw.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Ipswich logo Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42 24 18 42:24 44
20 Blackburn logo Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24 30 -6 24:30 28
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Ipswich Town – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.2 attempts. Ipswich have had 59.0% possession and 4.9 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.8 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 3.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Jaden Philogene-Bidace has found the net 3 times, with Chuba Akpom, Jack Clarke and Sindre Walle Egeli scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Marcelino Nunez with 6.

Blackburn Rovers – Last 10 League Games

Blackburn have 1 victory, 3 defeats and 6 draws, with an average of 0.8 goals from 12.4 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. The Lancashire team average 49.5% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 10.3 attempts and 2.6 shots on goal.

Andri Gudjohnsen has top scored with 3, while Moussa Baradji and Yuki Ohashi are next best on 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Todd Cantwell, Lewis Miller and Sidnei Tavares who have all made 1.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Jacob Greaves, Leif Davis, Jack Taylor, Azor Matusiwa, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Núñez, Jaden Philogene, Iván Azón.

Blackburn predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Aynsley Pears (GK), Eiran Cashin, Sean McLoughlin, George Pratt, Lewis Miller, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Sondre Tronstad, Harry Pickering, Todd Cantwell, Yuki Ohashi, Moussa Baradji.

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Ipswich vs Blackburn, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this Championship encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of -114.

Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best Championship stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Ipswich vs Blackburn league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackburn games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackburn games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Blackburn games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.
Under 2.5 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich Ipswich logo 2 - 0 Blackburn logo Blackburn

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Ipswich to win 2-0. The odds of +480 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yuki Ohashi Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125 BetMGM logo

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn) is available at -125 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.

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Sindre Walle Egeli To Score +185 BetMGM logo

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich) is available to be among the goals at +185. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Sindre Walle Egeli Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Blackburn Over 3.5 Corners -100 BetMGM logo

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Blackburn Rovers in five consecutive away games, while Ipswich have conceded 4.10 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. We think it’s possible that Blackburn will cover the Team Corners line and there are odds of -100 available.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Ipswich Logo Ipswich
Total
8.70 4.90 3.80
Home
10.00 5.90 4.10
Away
9.10 5.20 3.90
Blackburn Logo Blackburn
Total
10.50 5.60 4.90
Home
11.00 6.20 4.80
Away
9.70 5.40 4.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -114
Full-Time Result Ipswich -192
Shots On Target Yuki Ohashi Over 0.5 -125

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Ipswich vs Blackburn Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Expecting Ipswich to Triumph

Ipswich Town are forecasted to have a 66% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -192. The market suggests that Blackburn Rovers are least likely to win at +525.

If Ipswich beat Blackburn by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -114. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

You can get -114 for the Over 2.5 Goals pick and the same applies to Under 2.5 Goals. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -130.

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George Hirst Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite George Hirst to find the net first are able to get +390. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +160.

Player Goals
George Hirst (Ipswich)
First
+160
Anytime
+390
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Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)
First
+185
Anytime
+475
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Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)
First
+190
Anytime
+480
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Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
George Hirst (Ipswich)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+112
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Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+112
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Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)
Over 0.5
-179
Under 0.5
-100
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Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)
Over 0.5
-143
Under 0.5
-120
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Can Ipswich Continue Their Winning Streak at Home?

Ipswich have racked up five consecutive victories at Portman Road. The Suffolk club have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Blackburn haven’t tasted victory in the previous four away matches. Valerien Ismael's side have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Ipswich beat Blackburn 4-3 when they last met at Portman Road.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Ipswich logo Ipswich Home Stats 7-2-1 2.40 1.60 0.80 6 4 5 5
Blackburn logo Blackburn Away Stats 4-3-3 1.70 0.80 0.90 3 7 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Ipswich Town logo Ipswich Town League Stats
Blackburn logo Blackburn League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Ipswich vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Ipswich vs Blackburn team news before wagering. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Ipswich Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Blackburn Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2

Ipswich Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

28 Christian Walton
19 Darnell Furlong 26 Dara O'Shea 24 Jacob Greaves 3 Leif Davis
14 Jack Taylor 5 Azor Matusiwa
8 Sindre Walle Egeli 32 Marcelino Núñez 11 Jaden Philogene
31 Iván Azón
1 Aynsley Pears
20 Eiran Cashin 15 Sean McLoughlin 43 George Pratt
12 Lewis Miller 5 T. Gardner-Hickman 6 Sondre Tronstad 3 Harry Pickering
10 Todd Cantwell
23 Yuki Ohashi 24 Moussa Baradji

Blackburn Predicted Lineup 3-4-1-2

Previous Ipswich Lineups

10 Jan FA Cup
Ipswich 2-1 Blackpool
01 Jan Championship
Ipswich 2-1 Oxford
29 Dec Championship
Coventry 0-2 Ipswich
26 Dec Championship
Millwall 0-0 Ipswich
20 Dec Championship
Ipswich 3-1 Sheffield Wed
13 Dec Championship
Leicester 3-1 Ipswich

Previous Blackburn Lineups

11 Jan FA Cup
Hull 4-3 Blackburn
04 Jan Championship
Blackburn 2-2 Charlton
01 Jan Championship
Blackburn 0-2 Wrexham
29 Dec Championship
Sheffield Wed 0-0 Blackburn
26 Dec Championship
Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn
20 Dec Championship
Blackburn 2-0 Millwall

Injuries & Suspensions

Ipswich Injury Table
Type Name Info
George Hirst Groin
Chiedozie Ogbene Hamstring
Harry Clarke Knee
Conor Townsend Cruciate ligame
Blackburn Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ryoya Morishita Ankle
Sidnei Tavares Knee
Andri Gudjohnsen Hamstring
Adam Forshaw Hamstring
Hayden Carter Calf
Scott Wharton Lower leg
Augustus Kargbo Calf
Team Squads

Ipswich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kieran McKenna

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Dara O'Shea 26 D 25 2250 25 0 1 1 0 0
Azor Matusiwa 5 M 24 2083 24 0 0 1 8 0
Leif Davis 3 D 23 2021 23 0 1 2 2 0
Darnell Furlong 19 D 22 1946 22 3 0 2 5 1
Jaden Philogene-Bidace 11 M 24 1506 18 6 9 2 2 0

Blackburn Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Valerien Ismael

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Sean McLoughlin 15 D 23 2019 23 1 0 0 5 1
Yuki Ohashi 23 F 25 1985 23 2 6 1 3 0
Lewis Miller 12 M 24 1876 20 5 1 2 3 0
Ryan Alebiosu 2 D 20 1687 20 0 1 2 2 0
Sondre Tronstad 6 M 20 1646 19 1 0 0 7 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 52
2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 46
3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 44
4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 43
5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 43
6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 41
7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 41
8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 40
9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 40
10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 39
11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 38
12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 37
13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 35
14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 34
15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 33
16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 32
17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 32
18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 31
19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 29
20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 28
21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 25
22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 24
23 Oxford 25 5 7 13 25:35 22
24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 12 9 2 1 27:9 29
2 Ipswich 13 8 4 1 24:11 28
3 Watford 13 8 4 1 23:12 28
4 Middlesbrough 13 8 3 2 20:11 27
5 Birmingham 13 7 5 1 27:13 26
6 Millwall 14 8 2 4 17:17 26
7 QPR 13 7 2 4 24:17 23
8 Preston 13 6 5 2 19:12 23
9 Wrexham 13 6 5 2 24:19 23
10 Hull 13 7 2 4 19:19 23
11 West Brom 12 6 4 2 16:11 22
12 Leicester 13 6 4 3 19:15 22
13 Bristol City 14 6 3 5 23:15 21
14 Swansea 13 6 3 4 16:16 21
15 Stoke 12 6 2 4 18:10 20
16 Southampton 12 5 5 2 17:11 20
17 Charlton 11 5 3 3 13:12 18
18 Portsmouth 13 5 3 5 14:14 18
19 Sheffield Utd 12 5 2 5 18:13 17
20 Derby 14 4 5 5 17:20 17
21 Oxford 12 3 4 5 13:17 13
22 Blackburn 13 2 4 7 13:20 10
23 Norwich 13 3 1 9 12:19 10
24 Sheffield Wed 13 0 4 9 7:29 4