Our Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 1-2
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – Millwall vs Blackburn
Blackburn will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England Championship victory over Millwall on March 14. In that match, Blackburn had 54% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Millwall | 46% | 6 (3) | 1.3 | 54 |
 Blackburn | 54% | 11 (4) | 2.18 | 48 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Bristol City
Middlesbrough will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Championship stalemate against Bristol City on March 14. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 69% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 69% | 6 (7) | 2.49 | 87 |
 Bristol City | 31% | 3 (1) | 0.32 | 30 |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| Blackburn | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.78 |
| 0.85 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Blackburn are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Blackburn 10-12
Middlesbrough 17-8
What are the odds for this match?
Blackburn to win: @4.333
Draw: @3.75
Middlesbrough to win: @1.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925