Our Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 2-1
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 4, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Blackburn vs Middlesbrough 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
Blackburn's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Blackburn
Blackburn will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England Championship setback against Portsmouth on March 29. In that match, Blackburn recorded 52% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portsmouth | 48% | 3 (2) | 0.3 | 43 |
Blackburn | 52% | 8 (3) | 0.51 | 42 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Oxford Utd
Determined to maintain their recent success, Middlesbrough must win following their 2-1 England Championship victory against Oxford Utd on March 29. In that match, Middlesbrough saw 74% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 74% | 12 (4) | 2.34 | 90 |
Oxford Utd | 26% | 5 (3) | 1.45 | 23 |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 0.98 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.2 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Blackburn 8-14
Middlesbrough 12-13
What are the odds for this match?
Blackburn to win: @2.75
Draw: @3.4
Middlesbrough to win: @2.45
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Blackburn (4-2-3-1) : Aynsley Pears, Joe Rankin-Costello, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Yuri Ribeiro, Todd Cantwell, Lewis Travis, Ryan Hedges, Tyrhys Dolan, John Buckley, Makhtar Gueye
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1) : Mark Travers, Anfernee Dijksteel, Jonny Howson, Neto Borges, Samuel Iling-Junior, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Delano Burgzorg, Kelechi Iheanacho, Finn Azaz, Tommy Conway