All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough go head-to-head in one of the highlighted games of Championship round two. The Riversiders showed plenty of character in a 2-2 draw with star-studded Wolverhampton in their opener, although they managed just 0.84 xG. Their home form remains a concern, with Blackburn failing to win any of their last six games at Ewood Park. Baradji, De Neve, Jorgensen, Kargbo, and Miller remain sidelined.
Middlesbrough, meanwhile, made a winning start by beating Lincoln 2-1, with new signing Will Lankshear scoring twice. Boro have scored 1.60 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while 70% of those fixtures saw both teams find the net. Tommy Conway is injured, but his absence should not be a major blow. The good news for the visiting team is that midfielder Riley McGree made his return from injury at the weekend.
Boro arrive with more momentum, while Blackburn have struggled badly at home. Therefore, our main prediction firmly points toward Away Win, alongside BTTS and Over 1.5 goals (70% of Middlesbrough's last 10 matches ended with goals from both sides).
This Championship match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Middlesbrough
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Axel Henriksson @ 200 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough 0 @ -223 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +2 @ -188 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ -250 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough to Win/Middlesbrough to Win @ 220 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferBlackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwddldwlwd | 1.40 |
| Home | dddl | 0.75 |
| Away | wdlwwd | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 0.75 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 75% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 0.95 | 1.44 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.58 | 1.51 | 1.62 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddlldldww | 1.30 |
| Home | wdldww | 1.83 |
| Away | dlld | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.33 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 1.87 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.00 | 1.75 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Blackburn Rovers (34%)
29 Matches
Middlesbrough (17%)
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