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
Key match information
Ipswich Town played Blackburn Rovers in Championship (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Ipswich Town: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Blackburn Rovers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Ipswich Town scores 1.68 and concedes 0.96 goals per match. Blackburn Rovers scores 0.96 and concedes 1.20. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Ipswich Town 60%, Blackburn Rovers 48%. Over 2.5: Ipswich Town 52%, Blackburn Rovers 40%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Ipswich Town has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.41. Ipswich Town: 16.0 shots per match, Blackburn Rovers: 12.6.
Match halves
Ipswich Town: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.08. Blackburn Rovers: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Ipswich Town: 76-90+ (12 goals). Blackburn Rovers: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ipswich Town is 67% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Ipswich Town · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.68 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 0.96 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich Town is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.96 goals / match - Ipswich Town · 1.2 goals / match - Blackburn Rovers
Ipswich Town scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
Blackburn Rovers scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Ipswich Town keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ipswich Town
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Ipswich Town · 1.24 pts / match - Blackburn Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ipswich Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 28%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Ipswich Town
Blackburn Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Ipswich Town 0 - 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.