Both Blackburn and Ipswich know that a win could lift them into the top half of the table when they meet at Ewood Park in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. They are in 16th and 14th place, respectively, at the time of writing.
Blackburn were victorious 1-0 away to Watford last time out, while Ipswich were big 5-0 victors at home to Sheffield United. Nonetheless, they will both be hoping to record back-to-back wins for the first time in the 2025/26 campaign.
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Blackburn vs Ipswich prediction: Tractor Boys to win back-to-back?
Key stats
- Blackburn have lost all three games they have played at home in all competitions this season.
- Ipswich have only lost once in their last four league matches.
- Ipswich have won the previous two H2Hs in the Championship.
Correct score prediction: Blackburn 1-3 Ipswich
Ipswich are starting to pick up some momentum in the Championship, and so we are expecting them to have too much quality for Blackburn here. The Rovers' record on home soil has been abysmal this season, and so we are confident that the Tractor Boys can get the job done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ipswich installed as favourites by bookmakers
- HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Ipswich have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to take home all three points. A draw can be backed at just over 30%, while a rare Blackburn victory on home soil is rated at 27%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Ipswich aiming for three in a row
As mentioned previously, Ipswich have won the last two meetings with Blackburn in England's second tier. There has also been plenty of goals shared around in recent H2Hs, with three of the last five seeing four or more goals scored in total.
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
England Championship 14/01/17
Ipswich
Blackburn
Blackburn preview: Forshaw still not ready
Adam Forshaw is edging closer to full fitness, but this clash will likely come too soon for him. Blackburn have reported no fresh injury concerns.
Predicted lineup: Toth (GK); Alebiosu, Carter, Wharton, Ribeiro; Tronstad, Tavares; Morishita, Cantwell, Hedges & Ohashi
Last five results:
- Watford 0-1 Blackburn
- Blackburn 0-2 Norwich
- Hull 0-3 Blackburn
- Blackburn 1-2 Birmingham
- Blackburn 1-2 Bradford
Ipswich preview: Szmodics ready to start?
Sammie Szmodics could be in line for a return to the Ipswich starting XI should he prove his fitness. The Tractor Boys have also reported no fresh injury concerns heading to Lancashire.
Predicted lineup: Palmer (GK); Furlong, O'Shea, Greaves, Davis; Matusiwa, Cajuste; Clarke, Szmodics, Philogene & Hirst
Last five results:
- Ipswich 5-0 Sheffield United
- Ipswich 2-2 Derby
- Preston 1-0 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-1 Southampton
- Bromley 1-1 Ipswich (5-4 pens)
Player to watch: Jaden Philogene
Blackburn defenders will certainly be fearful of Jaden Philogene after he scored a hat-trick for Ipswich in their 5-0 battering of Sheffield United at Portman Road in the Championship last time out. The tricky winger will be looking to prove that he can perform away from home as well.