Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
In the previous round, Ipswich Town beat Sheffield United (5:0), but that is unlikely to be repeated against Blackburn Rovers. They look sharper at the moment and have home advantage.
Blackburn Rovers
In the previous round, Blackburn Rovers took all three points away from home. Norwich City, usually awkward at home, could not find a goal against them (0:1). With attempts level at 14 apiece, Blackburn Rovers were far more accurate on target (five to one), and a curling effort proved unstoppable for the keeper. They have more wins (two) than Ipswich Town (one), yet the team currently sit two places lower, in 16th.
Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town have lost only once, to Preston North End (0:1), though they celebrated their first league win only in the fifth round. That result was not a given, as the team had to face one of last season’s leading sides in Sheffield United, whose momentum appeared to stall after their disappointment at Wembley. Under sustained pressure from Ipswich Town (21 shots, 11 on target), Sheffield United folded after the interval (0:5).
Blackburn Rovers vs Ipswich Town Prediction
In the upcoming game, Ipswich Town are considered favourites. The victory over Sheffield United was impressive, but not every opponent will collapse like that. Blackburn Rovers have not scored many (five), and they have conceded the same number that Sheffield United shipped in that single match. Therefore, we’re backing under 2.5 goals for this fixture.
