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

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 05:30) 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 vs Blackburn Rovers: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 05:30

Ipswich Town
3 - 0
Finished
Blackburn Rovers
88' event Sammie Szmodics
79' event Sammie Szmodics / Marcelino Nunez
79' event Jens Cajuste / Jack Taylor
68' event Wes Burns / Sindre Walle Egeli
68' event Ivan Azon Monzon / George Hirst
39' event Jack Clarke / Jaden Philogene-Bidace
12' event Jack Taylor
3' event Cashin
event 90' Aodhan Doherty / Yuki Ohashi
event 90' Adam Forshaw / Sondre Tronstad
event 86' Cashin
event 81' Todd Cantwell
event 69' Sondre Tronstad
event 46' Mathias Jorgensen / Axel Henriksson
event 25' Tom Atcheson
88' event Sammie Szmodics
event 90' Aodhan Doherty / Yuki Ohashi
79' event Sammie Szmodics / Marcelino Nunez
event 90' Adam Forshaw / Sondre Tronstad
79' event Jens Cajuste / Jack Taylor
event 86' Cashin
68' event Wes Burns / Sindre Walle Egeli
event 81' Todd Cantwell
68' event Ivan Azon Monzon / George Hirst
event 69' Sondre Tronstad
39' event Jack Clarke / Jaden Philogene-Bidace
event 46' Mathias Jorgensen / Axel Henriksson
12' event Jack Taylor
event 25' Tom Atcheson
3' event Cashin
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town
Substitutions
#31 Ivan Azon Monzon
#47 Jack Clarke
#23 Sammie Szmodics
#7 Wes Burns
#12 Jens Cajuste
#15 Ashley Young
#24 Jacob Greaves
#1 Alex Palmer
#18 Ben Johnson
Ipswich Town Ipswich Town Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers
17Shots9
7Shots on Goal0
6Fouls15
7Corner Kick6
15Free kick6
0Offside2
0Yellow card4
32Aerial28
0Save5
17Successful Tackles25
6Interceptions10
27Long pass16
1Assist0
6Successful center2
6Shots off goal3
13Head Success17
4Blocked6
13Tackle20
9Dribbles4
20Throw-in22
398Passes437
116Attacks89
48Dangerous attacks32
4Corner Kicks(HT)3
5BigChances0
3BigChancesMissed0
12ShotsInsideBox5
5ShotsOutsideBox4
54DuelsWon52
2.48ExpectedGoals0.62
1.08xGOpenPlay0.36
1.4xGSetPlay0.26
2.48xGNonPenalty0.62
2.04xGOT0
35Touches In Opposition Box17
22AccurateCrosses16
41GroundDuelsWon35
13AerialDuelsWon17
16Clearances21
Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers
Substitutions
#29 Mathias Jorgensen
#28 Adam Forshaw
#47 Aodhan Doherty
#4 Yuri Oliveira Ribeiro
#43 George Pratt
#35 Nicholas Michalski
#26 Connor ORiordan
#3 Harry Pickering
#44 Brandon Powell
Commentary
90' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Aodhan Doherty / Yuki Ohashi
90' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Adam Forshaw / Sondre Tronstad
88' Goal! Sammie Szmodics - Ipswich Town
86' Cashin - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
81' Todd Cantwell - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
79' Ipswich Town — substitution: Sammie Szmodics / Marcelino Nunez
79' Ipswich Town — substitution: Jens Cajuste / Jack Taylor
69' Sondre Tronstad - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
68' Ipswich Town — substitution: Wes Burns / Sindre Walle Egeli
68' Ipswich Town — substitution: Ivan Azon Monzon / George Hirst
46' Blackburn Rovers — substitution: Mathias Jorgensen / Axel Henriksson
39' Ipswich Town — substitution: Jack Clarke / Jaden Philogene-Bidace
25' Tom Atcheson - Blackburn Rovers receive a yellow card
12' Goal! Jack Taylor - Ipswich Town
3' Own goal! Cashin - Ipswich Town

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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