{"id":1420445,"date":"2025-12-22T14:06:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T14:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1420445"},"modified":"2025-12-22T14:07:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T14:07:01","slug":"match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-blackburn-26-12-25-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-middlesbrough-vs-blackburn-26-12-25-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Middlesbrough welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Riverside Stadium on Boxing Day, with the hosts looking to strengthen their grip near the top of the Championship table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 3:00 PM kick-off brings together two teams at opposite ends of the form spectrum: Middlesbrough have surged into the automatic promotion places, while Blackburn are fighting to steer clear of the relegation zone. Recent history adds an extra layer of intrigue, as Rovers have found success on Teesside, but this season’s stats suggest the tide may be turning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Middlesbrough\u2019s dominant attacking numbers and the recent head-to-head edge for Blackburn, here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture. We’re especially confident in a home win given Boro’s 55% win rate this season and the gulf in creativity between the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Middlesbrough to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBacking because Boro score 50% more goals, sit 2nd, and have home advantage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 No<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(52.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue here due to Blackburn\u2019s struggles in attack and Boro\u2019s recent home defensive record.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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\n Our Score<\/span>\n 9.5<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n Read our review<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t