Middlesbrough face Blackburn Rovers in a Championship clash that could see goals given both sides’ recent trends. Therefore, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw at Riverside Stadium. The Boro are in good home form, winning 3 of their last 4 home matches and averaging 2.25 points per game at home. They score 1.7 goals per match overall, but their defense is vulnerable, conceding 1.6 per game, and they haven’t kept a clean sheet this season. Riley McGree is a doubt, though the team has maintained solid attacking output in his absence. BTTS has hit in 80% of their games.
The Riversiders, on the other hand, are stronger away, with 2 points per game on the road, winning 3 of their last 5 away matches. They score 1.4 goals per match away and concede 0.8, showing better defensive stability. Ryan Alebiosu is absent on international duty, which could slightly weaken their backline. BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches.
H2H history slightly favors Blackburn, with 10 wins to Middlesbrough’s 5 in 27 meetings, and 12 draws, but given aforementioned statistical data, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-1 draw, with additional value on Under 2.5 goals and Half-Time Draw.
This Championship match will be played on Friday 26 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Tommy Conway @ 137 Odds
- To be booked: Makhtar Gueye @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferMiddlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwl | 1.70 |
| Home | wlww | 2.25 |
| Away | ddwwl | 1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 4.00 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.75 | 1.67 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.18 | 1.51 | 0.96 |
Blackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dddlw | 1.50 |
| Home | llddw | 1.00 |
| Away | wwwdl | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.41 | 1.39 | 1.43 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.25 | 1.04 | 1.45 |
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Middlesbrough (19%)
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Blackburn Rovers (37%)
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