Match preview — Ewood Park set for a tense Championship night
Blackburn Rovers welcome Ipswich Town to Ewood Park on 02/12/2025 in what promises to be a fixture charged with contrasting moods. Blackburn sit well adrift in 18th, scraping together 20 points from 17 matches and showing a worrying mix of results at home, where they have conceded 14 goals. Ipswich, by contrast, occupy a comfortable 8th place with 27 points, a far healthier goals tally and a recent run that reads better on the balance sheet. The setting — a packed Ewood Park with a capacity of 31,367 — should create a lively atmosphere, and referee Oliver Langford will have his hands full keeping tempers in check.
Form and momentum — small margins, big implications
Blackburn arrive with an up-and-down pattern, registering wins against Preston and Bristol City but also recent defeats to QPR and Derby County; their last outing ended 1-1 at Wrexham with Andri Gudjohnsen the standout performer in that draw. Ipswich’s rhythm has been steadier, though not flawless — a late defeat at Oxford saw Christian Walton and his teammates taste a setback. Across their last ten matches, Ipswich have more wins and a higher shots volume, reflecting a side that creates chances consistently. Statistically, Ipswich boast nearly 278 total shots this season to Blackburn’s 206 and have found the net 29 times overall, underlining their attacking thrust.
Tactical outlook — why goals look likelier than a dull stalemate
Look beyond the league positions and you find indicators that favour an open contest. Blackburn’s home record shows vulnerability at the back — 14 goals conceded on home soil — while Ipswich have been productive away, with 14 goals scored on the road. Both teams’ recent match data point to a decent probability of both sides getting on the scoresheet; Blackburn’s home BTTS rate stands high and Ipswich’s away BTTS percentage is also notable. Historical context adds colour: the most recent head-to-head in the Championship ended 0-1 to Ipswich, a narrow away success that suggests Ipswich know how to unsettle Blackburn.
What to watch for on the night
Ewood Park’s crowd will push Blackburn to be brave, but their inconsistency in defence and tendency to concede at home opens doors for Ipswich’s sharper attack. Expect Ipswich to probe and create overloads; Blackburn will rely on moments from key contributors and home energy. Set-piece moments and quick transitions could decide the contest if Ipswich manage to exploit space left by Blackburn chasing an equaliser.
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