Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 22/08

Main prediction: 3 goals or more

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at Ewood Park, at 15:00.

In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Blackburn Rovers have won 2 time(s). Middlesbrough have won 2. Middlesbrough are the favourites with a 26% probability of winning on the betting platforms.

See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough.

Prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Overview Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough are the favourites in the clash, with odds of 3.1 and a 26% chance of winning. Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited's performance this season justifies this status. The odds for a The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited win are 3.774 and a draw is 4.

In the EFL Championship, Blackburn Rovers have 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. The top scorer is Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen, with 1 goal(s). On the other side, Middlesbrough have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Will Lankshear is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough

In 29 clashes, Blackburn Rovers have the advantage over Middlesbrough: 10 win(s) against 5 and 14 draw(s). The most recent was on 21/03/2026, in the EFL Championship. draw won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

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Blackburn Rovers: current form

Blackburn Rovers have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 2 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen (1 goal(s))

Middlesbrough: current form

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Will Lankshear (2 goal(s))

Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough key players

In the EFL Championship, Andri Lucas Guðjohnsen carries The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).

The playmaker is Oladapo Afolayan, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Will Lankshear is the name that frightens the most for Boro with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Riley McGree leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has accumulated 14 goal(s).

Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Blackburn Rovers have an average of 10 corners and 3 cards per match. Middlesbrough have 10 corners and 0 cards. Check the statistics for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough in the table below.

Blackburn Rovers

Home

DWLWD

VS

Middlesbrough

Away

WWLLD

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1
  PPG
  3
• 0%
  Wins
  100%
• 0%
  First to Score
  0%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 2
  Scored/game
  2
• 2
  Conceded/game
  1
• 0.24
  xG
  1.48
• 0.82
  xGA
  0.09

Trends

• 100%
  Both Score
  100%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 0%
  Failed to Score
  0%

More tips for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

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Correct score prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Middlesbrough. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Check out where to watch the live match between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough

The line-ups for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up

The Middlesbrough starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Match: Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 22/08/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Ewood Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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