Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Middlesbrough

Blackburn meet second-placed Middlesbrough at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 21 March.

Middlesbrough can’t be passed up when they clash with Blackburn, especially as a price of -123 is available for this selection. Head to the 1x2 market to back this prediction which looks value.

Blackburn Rovers got the win in their last game. A 2-1 victory occurred on the road at The Den when meeting Millwall. The Riversiders had most of the ball boasting 56% possession and three shots on target, while Mathias Joergensen scored both of the goals.

Middlesbrough drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Riverside Stadium ended 1-1 against Bristol City. The Teeside outfit racked up seven shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, while Leo Castledine was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last clash between Middlesbrough and Blackburn saw the former host a 0-0 draw at Riverside Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five Blackburn wins, three draws and two Middlesbrough successes.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Middlesbrough	46	22	14	10	72	47	25	72:47	80
20	Blackburn	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14	42:56	52

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Blackburn have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Michael O'Neill's team have averaged 50.4% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Mathias Joergensen is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Hayden Carter and Yuki Ohashi both have 2. Ryoya Morishita is the leading assists maker with 5.

Middlesbrough have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 17.7 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Boro average 64.7% possession, 6.7 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 8.8 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Tommy Conway is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Riley McGree on 3, with David Strelec and two others bagging 2. Hayden Hackney, Tommy Conway and Luke Ayling have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Balazs Toth (GK), Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Eiran Cashin, Ryan Alebiosu, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Adam Forshaw, Yuri Ribeiro, Ryoya Morishita, Moussa Baradji, Mathias Joergensen.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Solomon Brynn (GK), Luke Ayling, Dael Fry, Adilson Malanda, Callum Brittain, Riley McGree, Aidan Morris, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Tommy Conway, David Strelec.

Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Blackburn vs Middlesbrough fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to resist the chance to wager Middlesbrough on the basis that they’re -123 to record a Championship win. We’ll go for this bet confidently considering that the latest information suggest that a victory is on the cards.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Championship team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

Key Blackburn vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• Middlesbrough have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Middlesbrough have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Middlesbrough have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Blackburn have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 55.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 0 - 1 Middlesbrough

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Boro winning 1-0. Odds of +575 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Targett to Score +575

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) has racked up two goals in his past five Championship matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +575 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Matt Targett Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1500

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in three consecutive Middlesbrough matches, while the same outcome has happened in two straight Blackburn Rovers games. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -143 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

9.40 5.00 4.40

Home

10.40 5.60 4.80

Away

9.40 4.40 5.00

Middlesbrough

Total

11.10 6.70 4.40

Home

12.00 8.10 3.90

Away

10.00 5.70 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-130

Most Corners

1

+155

X

+650

2

-156

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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The favourites are 55% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Middlesbrough being priced at -123 to come away with a victory in this Championship encounter. Blackburn Rovers are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +320.

You can choose Middlesbrough -0.5 or Blackburn +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -127 and -102. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -143 on the BTTS market.

Championship matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.

Full-Time Result

1

+320

X

+265

2

-123

Half-Time Result

1

+335

X

+123

2

+138

Double Chance

1X

-109

12

-400

X2

-500

Draw No Bet

1

+195

2

-303

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-102

2 Hcp -0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+102

Tommy Conway is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +340. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +125.

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+125

Anytime

+340

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+160

Anytime

+410

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+170

Anytime

+475

Mathias Jørgensen (Blackburn)

First

+220

Anytime

+575

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

David Strelec (Middlesbrough)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Jeremy Sarmiento (Middlesbrough)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Moussa Baradji (Blackburn)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Leo Castledine (Middlesbrough)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Sontje Hansen (Middlesbrough)

First

+350

Anytime

+950

Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Aodhan Doherty (Blackburn)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Samuel Silvera (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Micah Hamilton (Middlesbrough)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

First

+440

Anytime

+1150

Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Matt Targett (Middlesbrough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Alan Browne (Middlesbrough)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Axel Henriksson (Blackburn)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Blackburn have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Middlesbrough have secured seven wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

In the last meeting at Ewood Park, Middlesbrough defeated Blackburn by a 2-0 scoreline. Both teams have three wins each from the past 7 H2H meetings at Ewood Park, along with one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackburn Home Stats		3-4-3	2.00	1.00	1.00	2	8	5	5
Middlesbrough Away Stats		7-0-3	3.40	2.10	1.30	8	2	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

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