Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 March

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

0-0

16/03/2024 11:00

Blackburn Rovers

D L W L D

19th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers on 16 March 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers preview before placing your bet.

Middlesbrough are currently 8th with 69 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 19th with 53 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Middlesbrough have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

11:00

2024-03-16

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers

2024-03-16 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

16/09/2023 10:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

29/12/2022 15:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

15/10/2022 10:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 2

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

24/01/2022 15:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

28/08/2021 10:00

Middlesbrough

1 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

24/01/2021 11:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

17%

Draw

17%

Blackburn Rovers

67%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

06/03/2024 15:45

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Norwich City ENG LCH

02/03/2024 11:00

Stoke City 2 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

24/02/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

17/02/2024 11:00

Leicester City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

14/02/2024 15:45

Preston North End 2 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

10/02/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Bristol City ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

05/03/2024 15:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Millwall ENG LCH

02/03/2024 11:00

Swansea City 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

27/02/2024 16:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Newcastle United ENG FAC

24/02/2024 11:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Norwich City ENG LCH

20/02/2024 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

17/02/2024 11:00

Preston North End 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

Win

Draw

83%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

225

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

168

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored

233

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

190

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 160 home matches

YesNo

117 (73%)43 (27%)

In last 160 home matches

NoYes

119 (75%)39 (25%)

Middlesbrough

Recent matches

Blackburn Rovers

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.36 avg / game

Blocked

604 total

Avg. 4.47

Blackburn Rovers

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

468 total

Avg. 3.49

Middlesbrough Pass Blackburn Rovers

Total passes

67962

Avg. 472 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

66111

Avg. 450 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Middlesbrough

160

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

158

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.28

6.19

990

Corners

822

5.20

20.38

3260

Throw-ins

3601

22.79

1.87

299

Offsides

337

2.13

2.04

326

GK saves

366

2.32

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.32

211

286

1.81

0.03

0.04

9.23

1476

Fouls

1625

10.28

12.66

2025

Tackles

2263

14.32

NEXT MATCHES

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Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers on 16 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Middlesbrough's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackburn Rovers's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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