What is the best bet for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is 'under 3.5' at odds of 1.33.

What are the latest odds for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 1.52, Draw - 4.3, Away Win - 7.75.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.33.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '2'. The available odds for this selection are 7.75.

What is the predicted final score for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI predicts a final score of 0:1.

What is the predicted halftime score for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI predicts Ipswich will have 65% possession, while Blackburn will have 35% possession.

How many shots are expected in Ipswich vs Blackburn?

The total number of shots is expected to be 27, with Ipswich taking 18 shots and Blackburn taking 9 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Ipswich vs Blackburn?

The match is expected to have a total of 7 corners, with Ipswich earning 5 corners and Blackburn earning 2 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Ipswich vs Blackburn?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 3 yellow cards. Ipswich is projected to receive 1 yellow cards, while Blackburn is expected to receive 2 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Ipswich before the match against Blackburn?

The current estimated market value of Ipswich is €192.25m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Blackburn.

What is the squad value of Blackburn before the match against Ipswich?

The current estimated market value of Blackburn is €35.50m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Ipswich.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Ipswich vs Blackburn?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Ipswich vs Blackburn will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Ipswich vs Blackburn?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Ipswich and Blackburn is expected to have a total of 1 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 0:1.

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction

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England

Championship

Ipswich

€192.25m

17 Jan07:30

3 : 0

Blackburn

€35.50m

Preview

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction Championship

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction: Can Rovers Upset the Odds?

Welcome to our Ipswich vs Blackburn prediction, where we break down everything you need to know about this intriguing Championship fixture at Portman Road on January 17, 2026. With Ipswich aiming to cement their promotion credentials and Blackburn looking to claw their way out of trouble, this encounter promises tension, tactical tweaks, and maybe even a surprise or two. Let’s dive into the stats, team news, and, of course, our AI-powered betting tip for the match.

Form Guide and Standings: Home Comfort vs. Survival Instincts

Ipswich Town have been a force at home this season, currently sitting 3rd in the table with 44 points and a market value that dwarfs most of their Championship rivals. Their recent home record—four wins in six—tells its own story, as does their 42 goals in 25 matches. Boss Kieran McKenna has built a side that combines possession play (expect around 65% on Saturday) with direct attacking threat.

Blackburn Rovers, meanwhile, are stuck in a dogfight near the bottom, 20th with 28 points. Their recent form has seen them grind out three draws in six, but scoring remains a headache: just 24 goals from 25 outings. Still, Rovers aren’t strangers to defying the odds—just ask Leeds, who were held to a 1-1 draw by the visitors on New Year’s Day.

Head to Head: Evenly Matched, History Says

Looking at the head to head, these two sides have split their last 15 meetings evenly: five wins apiece and five draws. The most recent encounter, a 1-1 draw in December, saw late drama as Gudjohnsen’s opener for Blackburn was cancelled out by Egeli’s stoppage-time equaliser for Ipswich. If you’re a fan of Championship quirks, you’ll remember their abandoned match in September 2025—a waterlogged pitch, a red card, and a dispute that made more headlines than the football itself.

Team News: Injuries and Tactical Shifts

Ipswich Town: George Hirst and Harry Clarke are racing to return from injuries, while Leif Davis continues to impress at left-back. Wes Burns is making his way back from a long-term ACL injury, and C. Townsend remains sidelined until April.
Blackburn Rovers: The treatment room is busy. Matty Litherland, Ryan Hedges, and Sidnei Tavares are all out, while Gudjohnsen and Alebiosu are also unavailable. On the brighter side, Balazs Toth is pushing for a starting spot in goal, and new loan signing Eiran Cashin could make his debut.

On the tactical front, Blackburn boss Valerien Ismael has hinted at a shake-up, possibly fielding a 3-4.3-1 with Moussa Baradji and Todd Cantwell leading the line. Ipswich, for their part, will stick to their possession-based approach, hoping to avoid the flat performance McKenna lamented after the last meeting.

Betting Odds and AI Predictions: Where’s the Smart Money?

Let’s talk numbers. The betting odds heavily favor Ipswich with a home win at 1.52, a draw at 4.3, and a Blackburn victory at a tempting 7.75. But our Ipswich vs Blackburn prediction takes a closer look at the underlying trends.

Main Tip: Under 3.5 total goals at odds of 1.33, carrying a trust score of 9.2/10. Both teams have struggled to rack up big scores in recent matches, and with Ipswich expected to control possession but Blackburn set up to frustrate, a low-scoring affair looks likely.
1X2 Prediction: Our AI model gives a slight edge to an away win (Blackburn) at odds of 7.75, but with a low confidence level of 1.6—so treat that as a long shot rather than a banker.
Predicted Score: 0:1 in favor of Blackburn, with a goalless first half. Ipswich are forecast to dominate shots and possession, but football has a way of rewarding the underdog.

Key Stats to Watch

Ipswich: 18 shots predicted, 6 on target, 5 corners, 1 yellow card.
Blackburn: 9 shots, just 1 on target, 2 corners, 2 yellow cards.
Possession: Ipswich 65%, Blackburn 35%—expect the visitors to soak up pressure and counter.

In summary, while the betting odds and market value scream home win, our Ipswich vs Blackburn prediction leans towards a cagey, low-scoring game with potential for a surprise. If you’re looking for value, under 3.5 goals is the safest play. But don’t be shocked if Blackburn, with nothing to lose and a point to prove, pull off the upset of the weekend at Portman Road.

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction: Can Rovers Upset the Odds?

Form Guide and Standings: Home Comfort vs. Survival Instincts

Head to Head: Evenly Matched, History Says

Team News: Injuries and Tactical Shifts

Ipswich Town: George Hirst and Harry Clarke are racing to return from injuries, while Leif Davis continues to impress at left-back. Wes Burns is making his way back from a long-term ACL injury, and C. Townsend remains sidelined until April.
Blackburn Rovers: The treatment room is busy. Matty Litherland, Ryan Hedges, and Sidnei Tavares are all out, while Gudjohnsen and Alebiosu are also unavailable. On the brighter side, Balazs Toth is pushing for a starting spot in goal, and new loan signing Eiran Cashin could make his debut.

Betting Odds and AI Predictions: Where’s the Smart Money?

Main Tip: Under 3.5 total goals at odds of 1.33, carrying a trust score of 9.2/10. Both teams have struggled to rack up big scores in recent matches, and with Ipswich expected to control possession but Blackburn set up to frustrate, a low-scoring affair looks likely.
1X2 Prediction: Our AI model gives a slight edge to an away win (Blackburn) at odds of 7.75, but with a low confidence level of 1.6—so treat that as a long shot rather than a banker.
Predicted Score: 0:1 in favor of Blackburn, with a goalless first half. Ipswich are forecast to dominate shots and possession, but football has a way of rewarding the underdog.

Key Stats to Watch

Ipswich: 18 shots predicted, 6 on target, 5 corners, 1 yellow card.
Blackburn: 9 shots, just 1 on target, 2 corners, 2 yellow cards.
Possession: Ipswich 65%, Blackburn 35%—expect the visitors to soak up pressure and counter.

AI Predictions

Warning

Ipswich didn't play better in the last H2H match!

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Ipswich vs Blackburn

U3.5 -303

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -303

9/10

1x2 Tip

2 675

Blackburn is expected to win with odds of 675

1/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -303

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

9/10

Both Teams To Score

No -141

At least one team is not expected to score

7/10

Bet Builder Tip

X2&U4.5 218

Away win/draw and under 4.5 goals

1/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

0:1

Stats Predictions

1.41

0.83

65%

Ball Possession

35%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Yellow Cards

Average / Match

1.31

Expected Goals

1.26

2.4

Total Goals

1.6

1.5

Goals Scored

0.8

0.9

Goals Against

0.8

57%

Possession

50%

16.9

Total Shots

12.6

5.8

Shots on Goal

2.9

6.2

Shots off Goal

5.6

10.7

Fouls

11.4

4.8

Corners

2.5

Offsides

1.5

2.25

Yellow Cards

2.11

453

Total Passes

385

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

5 - 5 - 5

Blackburn	^02-Dec-25 1:1	Ipswich
Blackburn	^29-Mar-24 0:1	Ipswich
Ipswich	^23-Sep-23 4:3	Blackburn
Blackburn	^19-Jan-19 2:0	Ipswich
Ipswich	^04-Aug-18 2:2	Blackburn
Ipswich	^14-Jan-17 3:2	Blackburn
Blackburn	^15-Oct-16 0:0	Ipswich
Ipswich	^15-Mar-16 2:0	Blackburn
Blackburn	^03-Oct-15 2:0	Ipswich
Blackburn	^02-May-15 3:2	Ipswich

Recent Matches of Ipswich

03 Mar		Ipswich	-	Hull	-
28 Feb	W	Ipswich	3	Swansea	0
24 Feb	W	Watford	0	Ipswich	2
21 Feb	L	Wrexham	5	Ipswich	3
13 Feb	L	Wrexham	1	Ipswich	0
07 Feb	W	Derby	1	Ipswich	2
31 Jan	D	Ipswich	1	Preston	1
24 Jan	L	Sheffield Utd	3	Ipswich	1
20 Jan	W	Ipswich	2	Bristol City	0
17 Jan	W	Ipswich	3	Blackburn	0

Recent Matches of Blackburn

07 Mar		Blackburn	-	Portsmouth	-
28 Feb	L	Derby	3	Blackburn	1
24 Feb	L	Blackburn	1	Bristol City	2
20 Feb	W	Blackburn	1	Preston	0
14 Feb	W	QPR	1	Blackburn	3
07 Feb	L	Norwich	2	Blackburn	0
31 Jan	L	Blackburn	0	Hull	1
24 Jan	D	Blackburn	1	Watford	1
20 Jan	L	Swansea	3	Blackburn	1
17 Jan	L	Ipswich	3	Blackburn	0

England - Championship

	Team	Matches	Goals	Points
1	Coventry	35	72-38	71
2	Middlesbrough	35	54-35	66
3	Millwall	35	47-40	62
4	Ipswich	33	59-34	60
5	Hull City	34	56-48	60
6	Wrexham	35	54-45	57
7	Southampton	35	57-46	53
8	Derby	35	52-46	51
9	Watford	35	45-41	51
10	Bristol City	35	48-44	50
11	Preston	35	41-40	49
12	Birmingham	35	46-46	49
13	Sheffield Utd	35	50-48	48
14	Stoke City	35	39-34	47
15	QPR	35	46-54	47
16	Swansea	35	40-43	46
17	Norwich	35	47-44	45
18	Charlton	35	33-44	41
19	Portsmouth	34	34-44	39
20	Blackburn	35	33-46	38
21	West Brom	35	34-52	35
22	Leicester	35	47-56	34
23	Oxford United	35	31-47	32
24	Sheffield	35	21-71	-7

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction: Can Rovers Upset the Odds?

Form Guide and Standings: Home Comfort vs. Survival Instincts

Head to Head: Evenly Matched, History Says

Team News: Injuries and Tactical Shifts

Betting Odds and AI Predictions: Where’s the Smart Money?

Key Stats to Watch

Ipswich vs Blackburn Prediction: Can Rovers Upset the Odds?

Form Guide and Standings: Home Comfort vs. Survival Instincts

Head to Head: Evenly Matched, History Says

Team News: Injuries and Tactical Shifts

Betting Odds and AI Predictions: Where’s the Smart Money?

Key Stats to Watch

Warning

Best Tip

1x2 Tip

Total Goals

Both Teams To Score

Bet Builder Tip

Correct Score

Stats Predictions

Average / Match

Overview Last 10 Matches

Head to Head

Latest Matches

Recent Matches of Ipswich

Recent Matches of Blackburn

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