Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

• Ipswich set for another draw as they head to Ewood Park to face Blackburn

• The Tractor Boys have had a slight upper hand in recent years, winning the last two meetings

• Jaden Philogene, off the back of a stunning hattrick, will be full of confidence going into this one

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town

• Date: Saturday, 20 September 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Ewood Park

Match Prediction: Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Ipswich Town

Blackburn Rovers have been a bit up and down lately, but they've shown they can nick a win away from home. Their last victory was a solid 1-0 against Watford, which suggests they can be tough to break down. Against Ipswich, they'll need to be sharp at the back and take their chances up top. If they can keep it tight like they did against Hull, they might just pull off another surprise.

Ipswich Town, on the other hand, have been drawing a lot recently, showing they can hold their own but struggle to finish games off. Their 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United proves they've got the firepower, but consistency is key. They'll need to be clinical in front of goal if they want to take all three points from Blackburn. It could be a close one, with both teams looking to exploit any slip-ups.

Blackburn's recent form has been a rollercoaster, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. They've shown they can be solid away from home, beating Watford and Hull, but their home form has been shaky, losing to Norwich and Birmingham. This inconsistency might make them a bit unpredictable, but if they can channel their away form, they could give Ipswich a run for their money.

If Blackburn can keep their heads and play with the same intensity they showed against Watford, they might just hold their own against a strong Ipswich side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Norwich City (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Hull City (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (A)

Ipswich have been drawing a lot lately, with three draws in their last five games. They've shown they can score goals, as seen in their 5-0 win over Sheffield United, but they've struggled to close out games, drawing against Derby, Southampton, and Birmingham. This inconsistency could be their Achilles' heel against Blackburn.

Despite the loss of Conor Townsend to injury, Ipswich have a strong squad with players like Hirst and Philogene who can make a difference. If they can find their shooting boots and play with the same intensity they showed against Sheffield United, they could come away with a positive result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Derby County (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Preston North End (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (A)

Historically, Ipswich have had the upper hand, winning three of the last five meetings, with one draw and a loss. Their most recent victory was a 1-0 win at Blackburn, showing they can perform well away from home.

Recent Championship Results

• Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Ipswich Town (29 Mar 2024)

• Ipswich Town 4-3 Blackburn Rovers (23 Sep 2023)

• Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Ipswich Town (19 Jan 2019)

• Ipswich Town 2-2 Blackburn Rovers (04 Aug 2018)

• Ipswich Town 3-2 Blackburn Rovers (14 Jan 2017)

• Adam Forshaw (Muscle) - Doubt

• Cameron Humphreys (Leg) - Out

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Out

• Conor Townsend (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt

• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Tóth, Alebiosu, Carter, Wharton, Ribeiro, Tronstad, Tavares, Morishita, Cantwell, Hedges, Ohashi

Blackburn could rely on Wharton and Carter to shore up the defence. Cantwell and Hedges will be crucial in midfield, looking to create chances for Ohashi up top.

• Predicted lineup: Palmer, Furlong, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Matusiwa, Cajuste, McAteer, Akpom, Philogene, Hirst

Ipswich will look to exploit their attacking options with Hirst and Philogene leading the line. In midfield, Cajuste and Matusiwa will need to control the game and feed the forwards.

• Todd Cantwell vs Jens Cajuste: Cantwell's creativity will be tested against Cajuste's midfield control.

• Yuki Ohashi vs Jacob Greaves: Ohashi's goal-scoring ability will be crucial against Greaves’ defensive work rate.

• Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers): Hedges will be key in midfield, looking to break down Ipswich's defence.

• Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town): Akpom's goal threat could be the difference for Ipswich in this match.

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