Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

26/12/2025 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))

Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough).

Championship - Round 23
Referee: Bell J. (Eng)
Where to Watch on TV:


Africa	DStv Now, Sporty TV, StarTimes App, SuperSport Football, SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport MaXimo 1, SupeSport ESPN 1
Argentina	Disney+, FOX Sports
Armenia	Setanta Sports 1
Asia	beIN Connect MENA, beIN Sports MENA 4, beIN Sports MENA English 2, TOD
Australia	beIN Connect, beIN Sports 2
Austria	Sky Go Austria, Sky Sport Austria Premier League, Sky Sport Austria Top Event
Azerbaijan	Setanta Sports 1
Bosnia-and-herzegovina	Arena Premium 1, Arena Sport 1
Brazil	Claro TV+, Disney+, Sky+, Vivo Play, Xsports
Bulgaria	Diema Sport 2, Play Diema Xtra
Canada	DAZN Canada
Chile	Disney+
Colombia	Disney+, ESPN 5
Croatia	Arena Sport 1, MAXtv To Go
Czech-republic	Nova Sport 3, Oneplay
Denmark	TV3 MAX, Viaplay
Europe	Setanta Sports 1 Baltic
Finland	Viaplay 2 Urheilu, Viaplay
France	beIN Connect, beIN Sports MAX 4, Free
Georgia	Setanta Sports 1
Germany	Sky Go Germany, Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event, WOW
Greece	COSMOTE Sport 1
Hungary	Match 4
Iceland	SÝN Sport Viaplay, Viaplay
India	FanCode, FanCode
Israel	Sport 2
Japan	DAZN Japan
Kenya	Gotv
Kosovo	Arena Premium 2
Kyrgyzstan	Setanta Sports 1
Malaysia	Astro Football, Astro Go, Sooka
Malta	GO TV, TSN Malta 1
Mexico	Disney+, ESPN 2
Moldova	Setanta Sports 1
Netherlands	Viaplay
New-zealand	beIN Connect
Nigeria	Supersport Maximo 1, SupeSport ESPN 1
North-central-america	Disney+ Caribbean, ESPN Caribbean
Norway	Viaplay, V Sport 1
Peru	Disney+, Fox Sports
Portugal	Sport TV2
Serbia	Arena Premium 2
Singapore	mio Sports 1
Slovakia	Voyo
Slovenia	Arena Sport 1
South-africa	SuperSport Football, Supersport Maximo 1, SupeSport ESPN
South-america	ESPN 5 South
Sweden	Viaplay
Switzerland	Sky Sport Premier League, Sky Sport Top Event
Tajikistan	Futbol TV, Setanta Sports 1
Turkey	Exxen
Turkmenistan	Setanta Sports 1
Ukraine	Kyivstar TV, Setanta Sports
United-kingdom	Sky Sports+
Uruguay	Disney+
Usa	Paramount+
Uzbekistan	Setanta Sports 1
Venezuela	Disney+, Inter

Match Stats


Expected Goals (xG)
0.83	1.18
Ball Possession
53%	47%
Total shots
10	13
Shots on target
2	2
Big Chances
1	0
Corner Kicks
4	4
Passes
81% (371/460)	81% (316/392)
Yellow Cards
2	1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.83	1.18
xG on target (xGOT)
0.35	0.48
Total shots
10	13
Shots on target
2	2
Shots off target
4	6
Blocked Shots
4	5
Shots inside the Box
6	8
Shots outside the Box
4	5
Hit the Woodwork
1	0
Big Chances
1	0
Corner Kicks
4	4
Touches in opposition box
13	26
Accurate through passes
0	0
Offsides
2	1
Free Kicks
9	11
Passes
81% (371/460)	81% (316/392)
Long passes
42% (21/50)	49% (28/57)
Passes in final third
69% (75/109)	76% (90/119)
Crosses
0% (0/10)	13% (3/23)
Expected assists (xA)
0.45	0.50
Throw-ins
30	20
Fouls
11	9
Tackles
50% (10/20)	64% (16/25)
Duels won
56	61
Clearances
29	25
Interceptions
5	11
Errors leading to shot
0	0
Errors leading to goal
0	0
Goalkeeper Saves
3	2
xGOT faced
0.48	0.35
Goals prevented
0.48	0.35

Key Moments

Here there are

1st Half (0 - 0)
17', Jones A. ↓, Edmundson G. ↑,
31', Gilbert A. 🟨,
33', Morishita R. 🟨,
45+2', Morishita R. ↓, Baradji M. ↑,
2nd Half (0 - 0)
46', Edmundson G. ↓, Fry D. ↑,
46', Hamilton M. ↓, Nypan S. ↑,
67', Gilbert A. ↓, Browne A. ↑,
73', Targett M. ↓, Bangura A. ↑,
76', Hedges R. ↓, Pickering H. ↑,
76', Tronstad S. ↓, Gardner-Hickman T. ↑,
80', Hackney H. 🟨,
90+3', Henriksson A. ↓, Dlamini N. ↑,
90+3', Cantwell T. ↓, Ribeiro Y. ↑,

Highlights

Chances of winning

Middlesbrough
54%

Draw
25.2%

Blackburn Rovers
20.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

48%

26.8%

25.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

48.1%

26.7%

25.1%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Middlesbrough has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6%)

Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Middlesbrough's performance.

Blackburn Rovers has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.4%)

ML Model estimates a lower probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (-5.9%)

Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Middlesbrough that the model has picked up on.

ML Model estimates a higher probability for Blackburn Rovers than the current prediction. (+4.3%)

Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers Odds

	1	X	2	Marga
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.77 ↓ (1.97)	3.75 ↑ (3.52)	4.5 ↑ (3.75)	5.5% (5.8%)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.75

What is the prediction for Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers?

Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:

AH -0.75 - Middlesbrough (1.92) (votes: 1 - 100%) .

BTTS - yes (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.

Users Predictions: Middlesbrough will win (42 of 47 users predict this - 89.36%).
Confidence interval (95%): 80.54% – 98.18%.

High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Middlesbrough will win (17 of 18 users predict this - 94.44%) 🥇 Gold Tip.

Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 19 high ROI users predict this event. Middlesbrough (votes: 18 - 94.7%). Blackburn (votes: 1 - 5.3%).

The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.

Preview Facts

This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League and 20).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 1.
Middlesbrough is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
In recent matches, Blackburn has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
Recently, Blackburn has had a series of home games.
In this match, Middlesbrough is the team to beat.
There will not play in Middlesbrough: Fry D. (Calf Injury) Kante A. (Groin Injury) Lenihan D. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Morris A. (Leg Injury)
There will not play in Blackburn: Alebiosu R. (International duty) Carter H. (Calf Injury) Forshaw A. (Hamstring Injury) Kargbo A. (Leg Injury) Montgomery K. (Ankle Injury) Toth B. (Knee Injury) Wharton S. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
We predict that Middlesbrough will win today's game, with odds of 1.74.
In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Middlesbrough won 3 matches, drew 9 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 13:17. (average 0.7:0.9).
Including home matches between the teams, Middlesbrough won 0 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:10. (average 0.5:0.9).

How many head-to-head matches has Middlesbrough won against Blackburn Rovers?

Middlesbrough has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.

How many head-to-head matches has Blackburn Rovers won against Middlesbrough?

Blackburn Rovers has won 4 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.

What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?

The latest head-to-head matches between Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers were as follows:

04.04.2025 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough 0:2

11.01.2025 Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers 0:1

27.11.2024 Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers 0:1

16.03.2024 Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers 0:0

16.09.2023 Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough 2:1

Latest results of Middlesbrough

20.12.2025 Bristol City - Middlesbrough 2:0 ✺

13.12.2025 Middlesbrough - Queens Park Rangers 3:1 ✺

09.12.2025 Charlton Athletic - Middlesbrough 1:2 ✺

05.12.2025 Hull City - Middlesbrough 1:4 ✺

29.11.2025 Middlesbrough - Derby County 2:1 ✺

Latest results of Blackburn Rovers

20.12.2025 Blackburn Rovers - Millwall 2:0 ✺

13.12.2025 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers 2:1 ✺

09.12.2025 Blackburn Rovers - Oxford United 1:1 ✺

02.12.2025 Blackburn Rovers - Ipswich Town 1:1 ✺

29.11.2025 Wrexham - Blackburn Rovers 1:1 ✺

English League Championship Table

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Coventry	34	20	8	6	70:37	33	68
2	Middlesbrough	34	18	9	7	51:34	17	63
3	Millwall	34	17	8	9	45:40	5	59
4	Ipswich	32	16	9	7	56:34	22	57
5	Hull	33	17	6	10	55:48	7	57
6	Wrexham	34	14	12	8	53:45	8	54
7	Southampton	34	13	11	10	54:45	9	50
8	Bristol City	34	14	8	12	47:42	5	50
9	Preston	34	12	13	9	41:38	3	49
10	Birmingham	34	13	10	11	45:43	2	49
11	Derby	34	13	9	12	49:45	4	48
12	Watford	34	12	12	10	43:40	3	48
13	Stoke	34	13	8	13	38:32	6	47
14	QPR	34	13	8	13	46:52	-6	47
15	Swansea	34	13	7	14	40:40	0	46
16	Sheffield Utd	34	14	3	17	48:48	0	45
17	Norwich	34	12	6	16	45:44	1	42
18	Charlton	34	10	11	13	33:43	-10	41
19	Portsmouth	33	10	9	14	34:43	-9	39
20	Blackburn	34	10	8	16	32:43	-11	38
21	West Brom	34	9	8	17	33:50	-17	35
22	Leicester	34	10	10	14	47:54	-7	34
23	Oxford Utd	34	6	11	17	29:46	-17	29
24	Sheffield Wed ✔	34	1	8	25	20:68	-48	-7

      Promotion ~ Premier League
      Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
      Relegation ~ League One

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