Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Middlesbrough

D L D W W

5th place in England Championship

0-0

26/12/2025 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

D D L D W

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers on 26 December 2025 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 5th with 80 points after 46 matches.
Blackburn Rovers sit 20th with 52 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 50%.
Head-to-head history favors Blackburn Rovers, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Middlesbrough have 2 wins, 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

Home team Away team

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Pred

Correct

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Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2025-12-26

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers - Prediction & Odds

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers

2025-12-26 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

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

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

04/04/2025 19:00

Blackburn Rovers

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

11/01/2025 12:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG FAC

27/11/2024 19:45

Middlesbrough

0 - 1

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

16/03/2024 15:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 0

Blackburn Rovers

ENG LCH

16/09/2023 14:00

Blackburn Rovers

2 - 1

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

29/12/2022 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Middlesbrough

33%

Draw

17%

Blackburn Rovers

50%

Middlesbrough Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 15:00

Bristol City 2 - 0 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

13/12/2025 15:00

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

09/12/2025 19:45

Charlton Athletic 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

05/12/2025 20:10

Hull City 1 - 4 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

29/11/2025 15:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 1 Derby County ENG LCH

25/11/2025 19:45

Middlesbrough 2 - 4 Coventry City ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Blackburn Rovers

20/12/2025 12:30

Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Millwall ENG LCH

13/12/2025 15:00

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

09/12/2025 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Oxford United ENG LCH

02/12/2025 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 1 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

29/11/2025 15:00

Wrexham 1 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

26/11/2025 19:45

Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

222

Avg. per game

1.40

Conceded

165

Avg. per game

1.04

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 159 home matches

YesNo

116 (73%)43 (27%)

In last 159 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

(33%)15 30(67%)

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

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)22 23(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Middlesbrough

Blackburn Rovers

Shots

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.39 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

159

Played games

Blackburn Rovers

158

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.28

6.21

988

Corners

822

5.20

20.45

3252

Throw-ins

3601

22.79

1.86

296

Offsides

337

2.13

2.05

326

GK saves

366

2.32

Middlesbrough

DISCIPLINARY

Blackburn Rovers

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.31

209

286

1.81

0.03

0.04

9.28

1476

Fouls

1625

10.28

12.74

2025

Tackles

2263

14.32

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

ENG

How We Build the Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers on 26 December 2025 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

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