Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 21 March 2026, Blackburn face Middlesbrough at Ewood Park with kickoff scheduled for . This England Championship encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Blackburn tend to overload midfield areas.
Middlesbrough tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Recent Form
Blackburn
LLWWL
Middlesbrough
WDDLW
Blackburn are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Despite similar results, Middlesbrough have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Blackburn (Home)
LWWLD
Middlesbrough (Away)
WLWWW
Blackburn's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Middlesbrough's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Blackburn
--+--
Middlesbrough
--+--
Blackburn have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Likewise, Middlesbrough are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Blackburn (Home)
-++--
Middlesbrough (Away)
-----
Blackburn show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Middlesbrough show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Blackburn
++-+-
Middlesbrough
+--++
Blackburn's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Similarly, Middlesbrough have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Blackburn (Home)
+----
Middlesbrough (Away)
+++++
A rare pattern, with Blackburn's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
Middlesbrough's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Scoring Consistency
Blackburn
++++-
Middlesbrough
++-++
Blackburn have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Middlesbrough have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Blackburn (Home)
+++-+
Middlesbrough (Away)
+++++
There is little difference in Blackburn's scoring output across venues.
Middlesbrough attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Blackburn scores 1 and concedes 1.2 goals in home matches, while Middlesbrough averagely scores 1.6 and concedes 1.4 goals in away matches.
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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Blackburn scores after every 10.8 shots, while Middlesbrough gets averagely 10.4 shots in a game.
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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Blackburn fielded the below lineup in the last match against Derby County: Toth; Cashin, McLoughlin, Carter; Ribeiro, Baradji, Forshaw, Alebiosu; Ohashi, Morishita; Gudjohnsen
In their last match against Birmingham starting lineup of Middlesbrough was the following: Brynn; Malanda, Fry, Ayling; Targett, Hackney, Morris, Brittain; McGree; Conway, Strelec
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