Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Ipswich Town

L D W D D

2nd place in England Championship

3-0

17/01/2026 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

D D L D W

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Ipswich Town are currently 2nd with 84 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 20th with 52 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ipswich Town to win with probability 61%.
Head-to-head history favors Ipswich Town, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Blackburn Rovers have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:30

2026-01-17

Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Ipswich Town

Blackburn Rovers

2026-01-17 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

02/12/2025 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 1

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

29/03/2024 17:30

Blackburn Rovers

0 - 1

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

23/09/2023 14:00

Ipswich Town

4 - 3

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

19/01/2019 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 0

Ipswich Town

ENG LCH

04/08/2018 14:00

Ipswich Town

2 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

14/01/2017 15:00

Ipswich Town

3 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Ipswich Town

50%

Draw

33%

Blackburn Rovers

17%

Ipswich Town Last 6 matches

10/01/2026 15:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Blackpool ENG FAC

01/01/2026 15:00

Ipswich Town 2 - 1 Oxford United ENG LCH

29/12/2025 18:00

Coventry City 0 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

26/12/2025 13:00

Millwall 0 - 0 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

20/12/2025 15:00

Ipswich Town 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

13/12/2025 15:00

Leicester City 3 - 1 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

11/01/2026 14:30

Hull City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG FAC

04/01/2026 15:00

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic ENG LCH

01/01/2026 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 2 Wrexham ENG LCH

29/12/2025 19:45

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

26/12/2025 15:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

20/12/2025 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Millwall ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Ipswich Town

Blackburn Rovers

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.87

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.74

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.17

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

21 (91%)2 (9%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

16 (70%)7 (30%)

Ipswich Town

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(83%)19 4(17%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

/Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)13 10(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ipswich Town

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Ipswich Town

Total shots

16.35 avg / game

Blocked

101 total

Avg. 4.39

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

11.70 avg / game

Blocked

71 total

Avg. 3.38

Ipswich Town Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

10246

Avg. 445 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

8732

Avg. 380 / game

Accurate

73%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ipswich Town

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.43

Clean sheets

0.22

6.17

142

Corners

134

5.83

20.52

472

Throw-ins

586

25.48

2.13

Offsides

1.96

2.13

GK saves

2.43

Ipswich Town

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.39

1.96

0.00

0.04

10.30

237

Fouls

225

9.78

8.61

198

Tackles

222

9.65

NEXT MATCHES

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ENG

How We Build the Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ipswich Town's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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