Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers: match statistics
Ipswich Town is showcasing far superior form, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 12 season victories and an excellent run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. The hosts hold the advantage in every aspect of home play: averaging 1.85 goals per game, a 62% home win rate, and only 8% losses. Blackburn Rovers sits in 20th place, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches while scoring only 2 goals in that period, confirming the visitors' offensive struggles. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.89 vs 1.40), while possession dominance (55% vs 48%) and shot conversion (10% vs 7%) further reinforce Ipswich's advantage. Considering all these factors, a solid victory for the hosts is expected, although Blackburn's away experience (50% clean sheets) may limit the goal count.
Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ipswich Town played against Blackburn Rovers in Championship (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Ipswich Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Blackburn Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Ipswich Town scores 1.68 goals per game and allows 0.96. Blackburn Rovers scores 0.96 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Ipswich Town's games and 48% of Blackburn Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 40%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ipswich Town has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.41 per game. Ipswich Town takes 16.0 shots per game, while Blackburn Rovers takes 12.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Ipswich Town leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 1.08 goals per game after halftime. Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ipswich Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Blackburn Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ipswich Town is showcasing far superior form, sitting 3rd in the table with an impressive record of 12 season victories and an excellent run of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches. The hosts hold the advantage in every aspect of home play: averaging 1.85 goals per game, a 62% home win rate, and only 8% losses. Blackburn Rovers sits in 20th place, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches while scoring only 2 goals in that period, confirming the visitors' offensive struggles. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.89 vs 1.40), while possession dominance (55% vs 48%) and shot conversion (10% vs 7%) further reinforce Ipswich's advantage. Considering all these factors, a solid victory for the hosts is expected, although Blackburn's away experience (50% clean sheets) may limit the goal count.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ipswich Town | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ipswich Town is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 1.2 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ipswich Town is 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.68 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 0.96 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich Town is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.96 goals / game - Ipswich Town · 1.2 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich Town scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
Blackburn Rovers scores in 68% of games (17 of 25 meczów), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ipswich Town is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.52 pts / game - Ipswich Town · 1.24 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 28%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ipswich Town
Blackburn Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Ipswich Town | Liga | Blackburn Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.64 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.16 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 58% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 52% | 52% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 32% | 24% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 78% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Ipswich Town's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Blackburn Rovers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers?
The Championship match finished Ipswich Town 3:0 Blackburn Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers?
Ipswich Town score 1.68 goals per game on average and Blackburn Rovers 0.96. The Championship average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Ipswich Town's matches and 48% of Blackburn Rovers's.
What form are Ipswich Town and Blackburn Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Ipswich Town have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Blackburn Rovers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers?
The statistical background for Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.