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Blackburn vs Ipswich Prediction Championship 02.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 1 December 2025

Blackburn vs Ipswich Prediction Championship

Blackburn vs Ipswich Prediction and Betting Tips for the EFL Championship clash, scheduled for Tuesday, December 02, 2025, at 19:45 GMT, at Ewood Park in Blackburn. The referee for this fixture is Langford O. In this article, you’ll find Championship Predictions and insights from XpertStats tipsters ahead of this midweek encounter.

Blackburn have won only one of their last eight home matches in the Championship.
Ipswich are the league’s third-highest scorers, with 29 goals in 17 games.
Both sides have seen Over 1.5 Goals in 88% of their league fixtures.
Rovers led the original September meeting 1-0 before it was abandoned.

Blackburn Rovers are desperate for a spark. Sitting 18th in the table with six wins and two draws from 18 games, Valérien Ismaël’s side have been inconsistent at best. They’ve managed just one victory in their last four outings and are struggling to turn solid performances into results. Last weekend’s draw with Wrexham summed it up, leading early through Andri Gudjohnsen, only to concede deep into stoppage time. Frustrating doesn’t even begin to cover it. Can Ismaël find the formula to steady his side at home, where they’ve won just once in eight Championship matches? That’s the question every Rovers fan is asking.

Still, there are small positives. Blackburn were leading Ipswich 1-0 before heavy rain forced the September match to be abandoned. Historically, Ewood Park hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for the visitors, with Rovers winning six of the last eight completed home meetings. That said, recent form doesn’t lie, Blackburn’s defense has leaked 1.75 goals per match on average, while their own attack struggles to break down disciplined sides. With injuries to Sondre Tronstad, Hayden Carter, and Todd Cantwell, the home team’s squad depth remains an issue.

Ipswich, meanwhile, have been far more consistent, even if their 2-1 defeat to Oxford United on Friday stung. Before that, Kieran McKenna’s men went six games unbeaten, mixing style with substance. Leif Davis has been one of their standout performers, and their attack continues to look sharp, averaging 1.75 goals per game. Still, football can be cruel. One off night and they slip out of the playoff spots. But there’s resilience in this side, the kind that travels well. Ipswich have won all three away games this season in which they’ve scored first. The message is clear: get the early goal, and control the narrative.

Given both teams’ attacking stats, it’s no surprise that matches involving these two often produce goals. Blackburn games have gone Over 1.5 Goals in 88% of their fixtures, the same as Ipswich. Both teams to score? Also 75%. This one feels like it could swing either way, but Ipswich’s sharper edge in front of goal might just tip the balance. Whether you’re backing the visitors or betting on goals, this clash looks tailor-made for a high-energy, open affair, the kind of fixture that defines late autumn nights in the Championship. For more expert insights, check out our latest Championship Predictions on XpertStats.

Blackburn Rovers head coach Valerien Ismael welcomed the chance to finally resolve the “missing piece” in their Championship schedule as his side prepare to replay the abandoned Ipswich Town fixture. With the match offering parity in games played, Ismael believes it provides a clearer reflection of Rovers’ position and a key opportunity to close the gap. He urged focus from “minute one” as Blackburn look to secure three crucial points. Source: Lancashire Telegraph

X2
Ipswich’s recent consistency makes them the safer pick in this matchup. They’ve lost just once in their last seven Championship outings, showing resilience even on the road. Blackburn, on the other hand, have struggled at Ewood Park, winning only one of their last eight home games. Defensively, Rovers have been vulnerable, conceding an average of 1.75 goals per game, while Ipswich’s attack ranks among the best with 1.75 goals scored per match. Even if the home side starts strong, Ipswich’s counter-attacking pace and higher conversion rate give them a strong chance to earn at least a draw. Considering Ipswich’s motivation to bounce back after the Oxford defeat, the visitors should avoid defeat here. Backing the X2 looks smart, Blackburn’s defensive issues, combined with Ipswich’s attacking depth and control in midfield, tilt the balance toward the visitors.

Over 1.5 Goals
The stats make a strong case for goals here. Both Blackburn and Ipswich have seen Over 1.5 Goals in 88% of their Championship matches this season. Blackburn’s games average 2.63 goals, while Ipswich’s sit slightly higher at 2.88, both comfortably above the line. Rovers’ leaky defense (1.75 conceded per game) combined with Ipswich’s attacking flair (1.75 scored per game) sets the stage for an open contest. Ipswich rarely play for a draw, and their pace in wide areas often forces their opponents into mistakes. Meanwhile, Blackburn are usually good for at least one goal at home. Given their last meeting already had a 1-0 scoreline before being abandoned, both sides are likely to find the net this time. Over 1.5 Goals looks one of the safest and most logical bets for this fixture.