Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Ipswich vs Blackburn

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

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.

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
4	Ipswich	33	17	9	7	59	34	25	59:34	60
20	Blackburn	35	10	8	17	33	46	-13	33:46	38

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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 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.

Confirmed Lineups

Ipswich confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Christian Walton (GK), Darnell Furlong, Dara O'Shea, Cedric Kipre, Leif Davis, Azor Matusiwa, Jack Taylor, Sindre Walle Egeli, Marcelino Nunez, Jaden Philogene-Bidace, George Hirst.

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Balazs Toth (GK), Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Eiran Cashin, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Sondre Tronstad, Moussa Baradji, Dion De Neve, Axel Henriksson, Yuki Ohashi, Todd Cantwell.

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.

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.

There’s a larger price available if you combine the Under 2.5 pick on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. Combining this with BTTS No will give you increased odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ipswich 2 - 0 Blackburn

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Ipswich to win 2-0. The odds of +460 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

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.

Latest Yuki Ohashi Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

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Sindre Walle Egeli To Score +185

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

Goalscorer

Anytime

+185

First

+450

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

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Corners Prediction

Blackburn Over 3.5 Corners -100

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

Total

8.70 4.90 3.80

Home

10.00 5.90 4.10

Away

9.10 5.20 3.90

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

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Ipswich Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+102

Blackburn Corners

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-147

Most Corners

1

-313

X

+700

2

+290

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Ipswich vs Blackburn Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ipswich Town are forecasted to have a 68% chance of triumphing in this Championship encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -213. The market suggests that Blackburn Rovers are least likely to win at +600.

If Ipswich beat Blackburn by two or more goals, then you would get paid out on the Asian Handicap -1 pick at -127. A one-goal victory would mean you get your stake fully refunded.

You can get a similar price whether you’re betting Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-213

X

+310

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-100

X

+130

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1250

12

-476

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-127

2 Hcp +1

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-147

Those interested in favourite George Hirst to find the net first are able to get +380. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +160.

George Hirst (Ipswich)

First

+160

Anytime

+380

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

First

+190

Anytime

+480

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

First

+240

Anytime

+575

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Aodhan Doherty (Blackburn)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Axel Henriksson (Blackburn)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

George Hirst (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+115

Jaden Philogene (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Sindre Walle Egeli (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Marcelino Núñez (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-127

Chuba Akpom (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-118

Jack Clarke (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-139

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Kasey McAteer (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Aodhan Doherty (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Jack Taylor (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Axel Henriksson (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Jens Cajuste (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-769

Dara O'Shea (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Jacob Greaves (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Darnell Furlong (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Leif Davis (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-833

Cédric Kipré (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Ashley Young (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Azor Matusiwa (Ipswich)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1429

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 Home Stats		7-2-1	2.40	1.60	0.80	6	4	5	5
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

Ipswich vs Blackburn Lineups & Team News

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