Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. As Boro aim to move one step closer towards automatic Premier League promotion, we predict a 1-0 away win. The Riversiders are sitting near the relegation zone. Blackburn are struggling for consistency, averaging just 1.3 points per game over their last 10 matches. Their attack has been underwhelming, scoring 1 goal per match while conceding 1.2, and injuries to Hedges, Kargbo, Miller, and Pears weaken their options further. Defender Hayden Carter is a major doubt, which could expose the backline even more. Blackburn’s home xG of 1.45 highlights limited attacking threat.
Middlesbrough, pushing for automatic promotion, boast stronger form with 1.8 points per game overall and a potent away scoring record of 2.5 goals per match in recent fixtures. The Boro have been defensively solid, conceding just 0.8 goals per game, although Hayden Hackney is a doubt. Their expected goals (xG) away sits at 1.82, showing they create plenty of chances on the road.
H2H history shows a tight contest—Blackburn with 10 wins from 28 matches, Middlesbrough with 5, and 46% draws—but current form favors the visitors. Therefore, Away Win is our main betting tip for this Championship encounter, alongside Under 2.5 goals (H2H and Blackburn’s scoring struggles suggest a low-scoring affair).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -900 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: David Strelec @ 175 Odds
- First Goalscorer: David Strelec @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Eiran Cashin @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 @ -130 Odds
- European Handicap: Middlesbrough +1 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough to Win/Middlesbrough to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - Yes @ 150 Odds
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View OfferBlackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwwlldlw | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwld | 1.40 |
| Away | lwllw | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.20 | 1.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.45 | 1.20 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.01 | 1.61 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlddwwld | 1.80 |
| Home | wwddld | 1.50 |
| Away | wlww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 1.67 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.17 | 2.50 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.50 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.09 | 2.27 | 1.82 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.05 | 0.85 | 1.35 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Blackburn Rovers (36%)
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Middlesbrough (18%)
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