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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough predictions & stats
Top pick Middlesbrough 60%, Over 2.5 goals 41%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | +38 | 77 | |
| 2 | 38 | +22 | 70 | |
| 3 | 37 | +28 | 68 | |
| 4 | 38 | +9 | 68 | |
| 5 | 38 | +3 | 63 | |
| 6 | 38 | +8 | 60 | |
| 7 | 37 | +12 | 57 | |
| 8 | 38 | +7 | 57 | |
| 9 | 38 | +4 | 55 | |
| 10 | 38 | 0 | 53 | |
| 11 | 38 | -2 | 52 | |
| 12 | 37 | +6 | 51 | |
| 13 | 38 | +5 | 51 | |
| 14 | 38 | 0 | 51 | |
| 15 | 38 | +1 | 50 | |
| 16 | 38 | -11 | 50 | |
| 17 | 38 | -6 | 49 | |
| 18 | 38 | -9 | 48 | |
| 19 | 38 | -9 | 44 | |
| 20 | 38 | -13 | 42 | |
| 21 | 37 | -12 | 40 | |
| 22 | 38 | -15 | 40 | |
| 23 | 38 | -13 | 39 | |
| 24 | 38 | -53 | 12 |
Blackburn
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Middlesbrough
All Fixtures (40)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
They maintain balanced possession (50%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 6 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 11 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've gained 11 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 4 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 22 points from winning positions. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 28% of attempts on target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot) Additionally, They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game). As a lower-table side (20th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-2 opponent.
This team a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession Additionally, They've won 7 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 8 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 8 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've gained 12 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Additionally, They're mentally resilient, gaining significantly more points from losing positions than they drop from winning ones Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game). They generate many corner opportunities (6.3 corners/game). A top-2 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
Blackburn Half-Time Performance
Blackburn home games half time results
Middlesbrough Half-Time Performance
Middlesbrough away games half time results