Our Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Middlesbrough vs Blackburn prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Bristol City vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will look to get back on track following a 0-2 England Championship loss against Bristol City on December 20. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 72% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 28% | 11 (9) | 0.86 | 29 |
 Middlesbrough | 72% | 10 (2) | 1.87 | 81 |
Blackburn's Last Match – Blackburn vs Millwall
Blackburn will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 England Championship triumph against Millwall on December 20. In that match, Blackburn had 44% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn | 44% | 7 (4) | 2.49 | 30 |
 Millwall | 56% | 6 (3) | 0.53 | 44 |
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.11 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 0.69 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Blackburn average 1.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 17-16
Blackburn 10-9
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.6
Blackburn to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Middlesbrough (4-2-2-2) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett, Alexander Gilbert, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Micah Hamilton, Tommy Conway, David Strelec
Blackburn (3-4-1-2) : Aynsley Pears, Lewis Miller, Sean McLoughlin, George Pratt, Matthew Litherland, Sondre Trondstad, Ryoya Morishita, Ryan Hedges, Todd Cantwell, Yuki Ohashi, Axel Henriksson
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