Championship· Regular Season - 2· Ewood Park
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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 22 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Blackburn vs Middlesbrough tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Middlesbrough +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Middlesbrough or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Blackburn +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 68% | 1.47 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 66% | 1.50 | - |
| 1XBlackburn or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 54% | 1.86 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 46% | 2.16 | - |
| 2Middlesbrough to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 34% | 2.98 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.12 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Middlesbrough -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.23 | - |
| 1Blackburn to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Blackburn -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.55 | - |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough preview & analysis
Match preview
Blackburn host Middlesbrough in the Championship (Regular Season - 2) at Ewood Park on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Blackburn have won 2, Middlesbrough have won 1 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 0.7 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Middlesbrough narrow favourites: Blackburn 23%, draw 38%, Middlesbrough 39%. We expect around 3.5 goals (1.4 - 2.1 in expected goals), with 68% for over 2.5 and 66% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 |  Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Blackburn vs Middlesbrough?
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Middlesbrough are favourites. Our model gives Blackburn a 23% chance of winning, Middlesbrough 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Blackburn vs Middlesbrough?
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We rate both teams to score at 66%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Blackburn vs Middlesbrough kick off?
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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at Ewood Park, Blackburn.
