Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction – Championship

The home team currently occupies 11th place, with 52 points, achieved through 15 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses. In their second last outing, they suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Cardiff City, followed by a 0-1 loss against Portsmouth in their last match. Interestingly, Blackburn’s away results have typically been more positive than their home performances, recording 6 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses in their last 30 away matches, with 13 goals scored and 15 conceded. In contrast, at home, they have achieved 5 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, with 14 goals scored and 16 conceded. Blackburn has collected 14 points from the last 10 home games in the Championship. Notably, the most common first-half result at home has been 0-0, which occurred in 8 of their 19 games. They’ve conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 outings and have shown inconsistent defensive performance, although their attack has been reliable, scoring in 7 of the last 10 matches in the league. Out of the 39 games played this season, they conceded the first goal 21 times and managed to recover the lead only once.

Blackburn Rovers heads into this match following a 1-0 defeat at Portsmouth. Manager Valérien Ismaël typically employs a 4-4-2 formation, favouring a direct approach and quick transitions along the flanks. In attack, Owen Beck, Ryan Hedges, and Yuki Ohashi are key players, providing a blend of physicality and agility to create attacking threats. In midfield, Todd Cantwell acts as the playmaker, essential in crafting offensive opportunities. However, they will be without Tyrhys Dolan and Danny Batth due to suspension.