Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough: match statistics
Middlesbrough, as the league's second-placed team, demonstrates significantly higher form and quality compared to Blackburn Rovers, who are in 20th position. The visitors win 53% of their away matches and have a positive goal difference (+9), while the hosts concede an average of 1.32 goals per game at home and win only 21% of their matches. Middlesbrough scores an average of 1.68 goals away, with a higher conversion rate (11% vs 8%) and possession dominance (59% vs 51%). Recent form also favors the visitors – 1.6 points per game in their last 5 matches compared to just 0.8 points for the hosts. Blackburn has a negative home streak with a form of 'LLLDL' in their recent home matches, further diminishing their chances of a positive result.
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Blackburn Rovers played against Middlesbrough in Championship (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Blackburn Rovers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Middlesbrough has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Blackburn Rovers scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.29. Middlesbrough scores 1.55 and allows 0.97. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Blackburn Rovers's games and 55% of Middlesbrough's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 53%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Middlesbrough has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.35 per game. Blackburn Rovers takes 11.8 shots per game, while Middlesbrough takes 15.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Blackburn Rovers leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Middlesbrough leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.84 after halftime.
When the teams score
Blackburn Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Middlesbrough, it is minutes 31-45+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Middlesbrough, as the league's second-placed team, demonstrates significantly higher form and quality compared to Blackburn Rovers, who are in 20th position. The visitors win 53% of their away matches and have a positive goal difference (+9), while the hosts concede an average of 1.32 goals per game at home and win only 21% of their matches. Middlesbrough scores an average of 1.68 goals away, with a higher conversion rate (11% vs 8%) and possession dominance (59% vs 51%). Recent form also favors the visitors – 1.6 points per game in their last 5 matches compared to just 0.8 points for the hosts. Blackburn has a negative home streak with a form of 'LLLDL' in their recent home matches, further diminishing their chances of a positive result.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Blackburn Rovers | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Middlesbrough is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.6 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Middlesbrough is 63% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.55 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Blackburn Rovers · 0.97 goals / game - Middlesbrough
Blackburn Rovers scores in 68% of games (26 of 38 meczów), while Middlesbrough keeps a clean sheet in 29% (11 of 38 meczów).
Middlesbrough scores in 76% of games (29 of 38 meczów), while Blackburn Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 38 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Blackburn Rovers
Over / Under - Middlesbrough
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Middlesbrough is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Blackburn Rovers · 1.42 pts / game - Middlesbrough
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Blackburn Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Middlesbrough - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 53%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Blackburn Rovers
Middlesbrough
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Blackburn Rovers | Liga | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.24 | 2.59 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | • 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 77% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Blackburn Rovers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Middlesbrough. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
The Championship match finished Blackburn Rovers 0:0 Middlesbrough. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Blackburn Rovers score 0.95 goals per game on average and Middlesbrough 1.55. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Blackburn Rovers's matches and 55% of Middlesbrough's.
What form are Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough in?
Over the last 5 games Blackburn Rovers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Middlesbrough 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
The statistical background for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.