Bet on Ipswich Town vs Blackburn Rovers on Football

Ipswich Town are favored to win this Championship match with their superior league position and recent form. As of January 1, 2026, Ipswich sit in 3rd place with 44 points from 25 matches, while Blackburn Rovers are struggling in 12th place with only 12 points from 12 matches played. Ipswich's attacking prowess, demonstrated by their 42 goals scored this season, gives them a significant advantage over Blackburn's defensive struggles with 17 goals conceded, making DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports the ideal platform to back Ipswich's victory.

The match kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT on Friday, January 17, 2026. This midday kickoff time is typical for Championship fixtures and allows for optimal viewing across different time zones in the United Kingdom.

The match will be played at Portman Road in Ipswich, the home stadium of Ipswich Town with a capacity of 30,056 seats. Portman Road is located in Suffolk, England and has been Ipswich Town's home ground since 1884, providing a strong home advantage for the hosts.

Ipswich Town are strong favorites to secure all three points given their dominant league position and recent unbeaten run through September. With 12 wins from 25 matches and a goal difference of plus-18, Ipswich's attacking momentum and defensive solidity make them clear winners in this matchup. Blackburn Rovers' poor form with only 4 wins from 12 matches and a minus-5 goal difference suggests they will struggle to create meaningful chances against Ipswich's organized defense.

This will be a crucial fixture in the context of the 2025-26 Championship season, with Ipswich pushing for promotion and Blackburn fighting to avoid relegation. The head-to-head record and recent encounters between these teams will be significant factors, as Ipswich's superior squad depth and recent momentum give them a commanding advantage in this direct confrontation.