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

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• Fixture: Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town

• Date: Tuesday, 02 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers are coming into this match with a mixed bag of results, showing resilience with a recent draw against Wrexham away from home. Their predicted 3-4-1-2 formation could provide a solid defensive structure while allowing wing-backs like Alebiosu to push forward and support the attack. With players like Hedges and Ohashi in the lineup, Blackburn might look to exploit the flanks and create scoring opportunities.

Ipswich Town, on the other hand, have had a more consistent run of form, with a recent loss to Oxford United being the only blemish in their last five games. Their 4-2-3-1 setup should allow them to control the midfield with Matusiwa and Taylor, while players like Philogene and Egeli can provide creativity and goal threat. This match could be closely contested, with both teams having the potential to score, but Ipswich's recent form might give them a slight edge.

Blackburn Rovers have shown a bit of inconsistency in their recent performances, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. Their most recent result was a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wrexham away from home, which could give them some confidence going into this game. However, the losses to Queens Park Rangers and Derby County at home might be a concern, as they'll need to be more solid defensively if they want to get a positive result against Ipswich Town.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Wrexham (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Preston North End (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)

Ipswich have been in decent form, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five games. Their most recent result was a 1-2 loss to Oxford United away from home, but before that, they had a strong run of form, including a 2-0 win against Hull City and a 4-1 thrashing of Swansea. This should give them plenty of confidence heading into this match against Blackburn, and they'll be looking to bounce back from their last defeat.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)

• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)

The head-to-head record between Blackburn Rovers and Ipswich Town shows a competitive rivalry, with the most recent encounter resulting in a 0-1 win for Ipswich Town in March 2024. Before that, the teams played out a thrilling 4-3 victory for Ipswich in September 2023. However, Blackburn have had success in the past, with a 2-0 win in January 2019, and the two teams have also played out a 2-2 draw in August 2018. This suggests that matches between these two sides can often be close and unpredictable.

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)

• Hayden Carter (Calf) - Out

• Sondre Tronstad (Ankle) - Out

• Balazs Toth (Knee) - Out

• Scott Wharton (Achilles) - Out

• Augustus Kargbo (Calf) - Out

• Todd Cantwell (Knee) - Out

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Out

• Sammie Szmodics (Knee) - Out

• Jens Cajuste (Ankle) - Out

• Alex Palmer (Calf) - Out

• Harry Clarke (Knee) - Out

• Conor Townsend (Knee) - Out

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pears (GK), Miller (DF), Pratt (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), Forshaw (MF), Hedges (MF), Morishita (MF), Gudjohnsen (AT), Ohashi (AT)

Blackburn Rovers are expected to line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Pears in goal and a back three of Miller, McLoughlin, and Pratt. This setup should provide a solid defensive base, while allowing wing-backs Alebiosu and Hedges to push forward and support the attack led by Gudjohnsen, Ohashi, and Morishita.

• Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong (DF), O'Shea (DF), Kipré (DF), Davis (DF), Matusiwa (MF), Taylor (MF), Egeli (MF), Núñez (MF), Philogene (MF), Hirst (AT)

Ipswich Town are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Walton between the sticks and a back four of Davis, Kipré, Furlong, and O'Shea. This should give them a strong defensive foundation, while allowing Matusiwa and Taylor to control the midfield and provide a platform for the attacking quartet of Philogene, Egeli, Núñez, and Hirst to create and score goals.

• Yuki Ohashi vs Dara O'Shea: Ohashi's pace and movement could pose a threat to O'Shea's defensive positioning.

• Ryan Alebiosu vs Jaden Philogene: Alebiosu will need to be alert to Philogene's creativity and dribbling skills in midfield.

• Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers): Hedges' experience and work rate could be crucial for Blackburn's midfield control.

• Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town): Taylor's ability to create chances and provide defensive cover will be key for Ipswich's overall threat.

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