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Blackburn - Middlesbrough
England Championship - Ewood Park
Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Goals
117/100 (2.17)
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Prediction 2
Both Teams to Score
17/20 (1.85)
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Blackburn welcome Middlesbrough to Ewood Park for a potentially fascinating tussle in the Championship on Thursday, December 29th. Can Boro strengthen their playoff push with a win at high-flying Rovers? Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Betting Tips for Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
Blackburn have lost three of their last four assignments in league and cup ahead of their latest test against Middlesbrough on Thursday. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Over 2.5 Goals
Blackburn lost for the third time in four matches when they were gunned down by Sunderland on Boxing Day and to compound their misery, Rovers conceded ten goals in their trio of defeats. Middlesbrough should be armed with enough confidence to attack their vulnerable hosts on Thursday thanks to their 4-1 win over Wigan last time out and an open game could ensue at Ewood Park as a consequence. With that in mind, bettors are advised to consider a stake on over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score
With three defeats in league and cup since the domestic campaign’s resumption, Blackburn’s results have been subpar, though Rovers did at least manage to score in all four of their fixtures since the restart. Similarly, Middlesbrough have maintained a perfect strike rate since the Championship season kicked back into gear and with both Boro and Blackburn proving reliable goal-getters, we recommend backing both of them to find the net on Thursday.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
Check out our selection of the best stats for Thursday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Head to Head
15/10/22
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
1
2
24/01/22
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Middlesbrough
1
0
28/08/21
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
1
1
24/01/21
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Blackburn
0
1
03/11/20
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Middlesbrough
0
0
Last Five - Blackburn
19/03/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Sheff Utd
Blackburn
3
2
L
15/03/23
England Championship CHA
Reading
Blackburn
1
2
W
10/03/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Blackburn
3
2
L
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Sheff Utd
Blackburn
0
1
W
28/02/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Leicester
Blackburn
1
2
W
Last Five - Middlesbrough
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Preston
Middlesbrough
0
4
W
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Middlesbrough
1
1
D
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Middlesbrough
1
3
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Reading
Middlesbrough
0
5
W
25/02/23
England Championship CHA
West Brom
Middlesbrough
2
0
L
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Thursday’s Championship encounter between Blackburn and Middlesbrough below.
Blackburn
Defender Callum Brittain, midfield Sam Barnes and attacker Jack Vale are all out injured for Blackburn at present. Rovers lost for the third time in four Championship assignments when they were beaten at Sunderland on Monday, though they are still sitting in the playoff zone.
Predicted Lineup for Blackburn: Kaminski – Rankin-Costello, Ayala, Hyam, Pickering – Morton, Buckley – Hedges, Dack, Brereton – Gallagher
Middlesbrough
Matt Clarke is missing at the back for Middlesbrough, though the defender is currently the club's only injury concern. Boro's 4-1 win over Wigan on Boxing Day carried them up to 10th place in the Championship standings and they can climb as many as five more positions with another victory on Thursday.
Predicted Lineup for Middlesbrough: Steffen – Smith, Fry, Lenihan, Giles – Howson, Hackney – Jones, Akpom, Watmore, Forss
Player to Watch – Chuba Akpom
Middlesbrough attacker Chuba Alkpom continues to look a player reborn under Michael Carrick and the forward bagged a brilliant hattrick in Monday’s 4-1 win over Wigan. In total, Akpom has scored nine times in his last ten Championship appearances and the 27-year-old will be determined to prolong his purple patch on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
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Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Burnley | 37 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 45 | 83 |
| 2 |  Sheff Utd | 37 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 70 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 67 |
| 4 |  Luton | 38 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 64 |
| 5 | Blackburn | 37 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 61 |
| 6 |  Millwall | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 60 |
| 7 |  Norwich | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 57 |
| 8 |  Coventry | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 57 |
| 9 |  West Brom | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 55 |
| 10 |  Watford | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 55 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 53 |
| 12 |  Preston | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | -9 | 53 |
| 13 |  Stoke | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 48 |
| 15 |  Hull | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -10 | 47 |
| 16 |  Swansea | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 46 |
| 17 |  Birmingham | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 45 |
| 18 |  Reading | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -18 | 45 |
| 19 |  QPR | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -21 | 42 |
| 20 |  Rotherham | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | -10 | 40 |
| 21 |  Cardiff | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | -13 | 39 |
| 22 |  Huddersfield | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | -21 | 36 |
| 23 |  Blackpool | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -18 | 35 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 38 | 7 | 13 | 18 | -26 | 31 |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the current Championship leaders?
Burnley currently sit top of the pile in the Championship.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 19:45 BST.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Thursday’s contest.
