{"id":1439651,"date":"2026-03-20T09:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1439651"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:06:11","slug":"match-preview-blackburn-vs-middlesbrough-21-03-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-blackburn-vs-middlesbrough-21-03-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Blackburn Rovers<\/a> welcome promotion-chasing Middlesbrough<\/a> to Ewood Park in a clash that highlights two sides at opposite ends of the Championship<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 12:30 on Saturday, with both teams eager for points\u2014Middlesbrough to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and Blackburn to push clear of the relegation zone. The visitors arrive as one of the division\u2019s most creative and dominant outfits, while the hosts are looking for a statement win against a traditional rival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on this season\u2019s attacking stats and recent head-to-head results, we see real value in backing Middlesbrough, especially given their dominance in possession and goalscoring. Our confidence is highest in the away win, with supporting bets drawn from the data on player creativity and team defensive records.<\/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>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMiddlesbrough have scored 59 goals this season\u201423 more than Blackburn\u2014and boast the Championship\u2019s second-best attack. Their ball dominance (59.4% average possession) and strong away record make them favourites against a goal-shy Blackburn side.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWith both teams creating more than 50 big chances each this season, there\u2019s value in expecting goals. Middlesbrough\u2019s attack is in form, while Blackburn\u2019s defence has conceded 49 goals\u2014second-worst among teams outside the bottom three.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Middlesbrough are firmly in the promotion hunt, sitting 2nd with 70 points from 38 matches, while Blackburn Rovers are struggling in 19th on 42 points. The gulf in class is reflected in the stats: Middlesbrough have scored 59 goals and conceded only 37, while Blackburn have managed just 36 goals and shipped 49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Middlesbrough<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n+22<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Blackburn Rovers<\/td>\n19<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n-13<\/td>\n42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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