Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers face each other on Friday 12.26.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Middlesbrough's home ground, the Riverside Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Middlesbrough Win
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Middlesbrough preview
Middlesbrough heads into the match with the following record in the Championship: in 22 matches, Boro secured 12 victories, 6 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.91 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Middlesbrough's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 31 victories so far.
Middlesbrough has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 100 goals, of which 33 were scored in the Championship, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Tommy Conway, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Finn Azaz has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 11 assists.
On the defensive side, Middlesbrough has conceded 24 goals in the Championship (an average of 1.09 per game) and 90 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.25 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Blackburn Rovers preview
Blackburn Rovers comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Championship. They have secured 7 victories, 4 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.19 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 28 wins, 13 draws, and 31 losses.
Blackburn's attack has been highly effective, scoring 84 goals during this period. Of that total, 22 were netted in the Championship, with an average of 1.05 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.17.
The Riversiders's offensive system is led by Yuki Ohashi, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Todd Cantwell. The midfielder has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.24 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 81 goals in 72 matches, averaging 1.13 per match.
Head to head: Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers
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Middlesbrough
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W W |
1.91 |
| Home | W W L W D |
2.3 |
| Away | L W W D D |
1.58 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 70% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.6 | 2.58 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.42 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 1 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 64% | 70% | 58% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 30% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 18% | 10% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.49 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.18 | 1.34 | 1.05 |
Blackburn Rovers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D D L |
1.19 |
| Home | W D L L W |
0.82 |
| Away | L D W W W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 18% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 2.45 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 1.24 | 1.45 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 52% | 73% | 30% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 9% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 18% | 30% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 45% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.41 | 1.4 |
|
xGA
|
1.3 | 1.19 | 1.43 |
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