Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Championship Predictions
Middlesbrough and Blackburn are locked in a fierce round 23 Championship game. The 2nd-placed home side continues their title charge and will look to cut Coventry’s six-point gap on Friday. In contrast, Blackburn fight to stay afloat as just six points separate them from the relegation zone with half the season gone. Check out our match prediction!
After 22 games, Middlesbrough are prime contenders to win their first-ever Championship title. And they've indeed been playing like champions so far. The Boro have won four of their last five league games and only lost their latest to Bristol City (2-0) away from home.
Blackburn, meanwhile, hasn't been so fortunate. While The Rovers just beat Millwall 2-0 at home, that's Blackburn's only win in six games; a run which now threatens their Championship spot. Blackburn now travels to Riverside to face an in-form Middlesbrough. However, Blackburn has been a menace on the road this season, and The Boro should be taking notes.
The Rovers have the fifth-best away record, having won five of ten matches with two away games in hand. Blackburn has also conceded just 10 away goals, the lowest of the season. Can Middlesbrough penetrate Blackburn’s stubborn defence, or will the away side extend their 6-win record over The Boro in their last ten games? See key stats below!
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Middlesbrough v Blackburn Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.74 | 3.8 | 4.5 |
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1.71 | 3.82 | 4.84 |
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1.72 | 3.72 | 4.61 |
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1.66 | 3.75 | 4.5 |
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1.71 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn?
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Blackburn match is: Middlesbrough win or draw + over 1.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 26/12/2025 between Middlesbrough and Blackburn in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.98% for a win of Middlesbrough against Blackburn with odds of 1.75 at LSbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Middlesbrough vs Blackburn is 20.6% with odds of 4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.42% chance ⭐ for a win of Blackburn vs Middlesbrough with odds of 4.84 at Melbet.
Middlesbrough - Blackburn Prediction and Best Odds:
| Middlesbrough Blackburn Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 47.98% | 1.75 at LSbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50.56% | 2 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 67.08% | |
| Half-time: Blackburn / Full-time: Middlesbrough | 21.12% | 22 at LSbet |
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Form
Middlesbrough and Blackburn's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 |
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20
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52 | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | -14 |
Middlesbrough and Blackburn Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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9 Dec 2025 - Championship
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4 Nov 2025 - Championship
1 Nov 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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13 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
2 Dec 2025 - Championship
29 Nov 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
9 Dec 2025 - Championship
2 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Nov 2025 - Championship
8 Nov 2025 - Championship
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
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Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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24 Jan 2022 - Championship
Middlesbrough against Blackburn Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 2 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Substitutes
J. Mclaughlin
DefenderA. Bangura
D. Fry
G. Edmundson
S. Nypan
A. Browne
D. Burgzorg
S. Hansen
M. Sene
N. Michalski
DefenderD. De Neve
T. Atcheson
Y. Ribeiro
H. Pickering
T. Gardner-Hickman
M. Baradji
N. Dlamini
A. Doherty
Missing players
D. Lenihan
A. Kargbo
Most goals and assists
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
M. Whittaker
(14 Goals)
Y. Ohashi
(11 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(6 Assists)
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H. Hackney
(6 Assists)
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C. Brittain
(6 Assists)
R. Morishita
(9 Assists)
Middlesbrough - Blackburn Key Points
- Middlesbrough have won four of their last five games, and all four ended with over 1.5 goals.
- The Boro are undefeated in nine of ten home games this season, with the last six games featuring 2+ goals.
- Middlesbrough have scored the fifth-most goals in this Championship season (33).
- Blackburn have only won one of their last six games, with the opponent winning the “win or draw + over 1.5 goals” bet in four games.
- Of the 14 games Blackburn didn't win this season, the opponents won the “win or draw + over 1.5 goals” bet in 12 games.
- Middlesbrough are undefeated in 18 games this season, and won the “win or draw + over 1.5 goals” bet in 14 games.
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Our Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Prediction
Although Blackburn have been remarkable on the road this season, Middlesbrough have been operating on an entirely different level, especially at home. Middlesbrough have only lost four games this season and and one at home, which are the joint second-lowest.
And with a league title to chase, only three points will be on the agenda, so we don't see a loss. However, given Blackburn’s away performances and superior H2H against Middlesbrough, the safer bet is backing The Boro not to lose and the game to feature at least 2+ goals. Hence, our Middlesbrough vs Blackburn prediction is Middlesbrough win or draw + over 1.5 goals.Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Middlesbrough Blackburn
| Middlesbrough vs Blackburn | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 1.9 | 1.75 | -7.9% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 4 | +17.6% |
| Blackburn wins | 4.3 | 4.84 | +12.6% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Middlesbrough is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 7.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 52.6% and is now 57.1% (4.5%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
