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

Result
0:0
21/03/2026 at 08:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Championship - Round 39
  • Referee: Langford O. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.321.50
Ball possession
29%71%
Total shots
512
Shots on target
13
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
311
Passes
72% (203/283)86% (606/704)
Yellow cards
02
Expected goals (xG)
0.321.50
xG on target (xGOT)
0.051.22
Total shots
512
Shots on target
13
Shots off target
25
Blocked shots
24
Shots inside the box
39
Shots outside the box
23
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
02
Corner kicks
311
Touches in opposition box
1036
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
24
Free kicks
87
Passes
72% (203/283)86% (606/704)
Long passes
30% (20/66)43% (15/35)
Passes in final third
54% (35/65)65% (129/197)
Crosses
0% (0/10)15% (3/20)
Expected assists (xA)
0.161.31
Throw ins
1320
Fouls
78
Tackles
47% (9/19)60% (6/10)
Duels won
4941
Clearances
4116
Interceptions
83
Errors leading to shot
10
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
31
xGOT faced
1.220.05
Goals prevented
1.220.05

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 24', Ayling L. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 64', Ribeiro Y. , Pickering H. ,
  • 64', Baradji M. , Cantwell T. ,
  • 68', Ayling L. , Castledine L. ,
  • 75', Jorgensen M. , Ohashi Y. ,
  • 81', Targett M. , Bangura A. ,
  • 81', Strelec D. , Sarmiento J. ,
  • 89', Malanda A. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Blackburn Rovers
23.9%
Draw
27.1%
Middlesbrough
49.1%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
22.8% 25.3% 51.9%

Our Initial ML Estimation

22.6% 25.1% 52.3%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Blackburn Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.1%)
  • Middlesbrough has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Blackburn Rovers than the current prediction. (-1.3%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Middlesbrough than the current prediction. (+3.2%)
  • Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    3.95
    (4.14)
    3.49
    (3.73)
    1.93
    (1.82)
    5.8%
    (5.9%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough?
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Blackburn (votes: 1 - 33.3%). Middlesbrough (votes: 2 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +0.75 - Middlesbrough (2.08) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Users Predictions: Middlesbrough will win (11 of 13 users predict this - 84.62%).
    Confidence interval (95%): 65.01%100%.
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Blackburn (votes: 1 - 25%). Middlesbrough (votes: 3 - 75%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 19 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Blackburn won 2.
    • Blackburn is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • In recent matches, Middlesbrough has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
    • In this match, Middlesbrough is a strong favorite.
    • There will not play in Blackburn: Gudjohnsen A. (Ankle Injury) Hedges R. (Injury) Kargbo A. (Injury) Miller L. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Pears A. (Injury) Tronstad S. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Middlesbrough: Bangura A. (Injury) Jones A. (Injury) Lenihan D. (Achilles Tendon Injury) Silvera S. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Blackburn: Carter H. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Middlesbrough: Fry D. (Injury) Hackney H. (Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Blackburn won 8 matches, drew 9 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 17:13. (average 0.9:0.7).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Blackburn won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 7:7. (average 0.8:0.8).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Blackburn Rovers - Middlesbrough were as follows:
    26.12.2025 Middlesbrough - Blackburn Rovers 0:0
    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
    Latest results of Blackburn Rovers
    Latest results of Middlesbrough
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    2025/26
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    2Ipswich392012769:402972
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          Promotion ~ Premier League
          Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Relegation ~ League One

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