In the replay of an abandoned meeting in September, Ipswich head to Ewood Park to take on Blackburn on Tuesday.
The hosts led against 10 men in the final 15 minutes of the prior contest, before its abandonment due to a waterlogged pitch, with both teams hoping to bounce back to winning ways.
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Blackburn vs Ipswich prediction: Ipswich Town to return to Championship playoffs?
Key stats
- Only basement side Sheffield Wednesday have earned fewer than Blackburn's four points in home Championship games this season.
- Blackburn's tally of 17 league goals this season is the third fewest in the Championship.
- Only two sides have scored more than Ipswich's 29 Championship goals this season and 14 away from home.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-2 Ipswich
Blackburn's Ewood Park form is costing them this season, and we do not see them replicating September's strong showing against Ipswich, instead falling short against a visiting side keen to return to the top six.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich to bounce back?
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.0) – 50.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers give an edge to Ipswich with a 50% chance.
Blackburn, who led the abandoned game, are given a 26.7% chance while a draw can be backed at 30.3%. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Championship predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Abandoned match stretched Blackburn's tough run
Before September's postponement, the last completed H2Hs came in the 2023-24 Championship season when Ipswich completed a double over Blackburn.
The hosts have won just one of the last seven H2Hs and 17 in history compared to Ipswich's 22.
England Championship 20/09/25
Blackburn
Ipswich
England Championship 29/03/24
Blackburn
Ipswich
England Championship 23/09/23
Ipswich
Blackburn
England Championship 19/01/19
Blackburn
Ipswich
England Championship 04/08/18
Ipswich
Blackburn
Blackburn preview: More selection concerns for Rovers
Blackburn are without midfielder Taylor Gardner-Hickman, who will serve a suspension, while Todd Cantwell, Hayden Carter, Augustus Kargbo, Balazs Toth, Scott Wharton and Sondre Tronstad remain sidelined by injuries.
Predicted lineup: Pears (GK); Miller, McLoughlin, Pratt; Alebiosu, Forshaw, Henriksson, Hedges; Morishita; Ohashi & Gudjohnsen
Last five results:
- Wrexham 1-1 Blackburn
- Blackburn 0-1 QPR
- Preston 1-2 Blackburn
- Blackburn 1-2 Derby
- Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn
Ipswich preview: McKenna to make changes?
Aiming to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Oxford and move back into the playoff spots with a two-point gap to sixth spot, Ipswich are without Alex Palmer, Harry Clarke, Conor Townsend and Sammie Szmodics through injuries, while Jens Cajuste may also sit out again.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK); Furlong, O'Shea, Graves, Davis; Matusiwa, Taylor; Clarke, Nunez, Philogene & Hirst
Last five results:
- Oxford 2-1 Ipswich
- Hull 0-2 Ipswich
- Ipswich 0-0 Wrexham
- Swansea 1-4 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-1 Watford
Player to watch: Andri Gudjohnsen
Despite the abundance of quality in the Ipswich ranks, it is Blackburn forward Andri Gudjohnsen who comes into Tuesday's contest in form in front of goal.
After settling in Lancashire following a summer switch from Genk, the Iceland international has scored his first five Championship goals of the season in the last seven outings, including the winner against rivals Preston and the opener in the weekend's draw with Wrexham.