Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Predictions

Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough predictions for this Championship fixture. Middlesbrough visit Blackburn on Friday evening, aiming to boost their Championship play-off hopes against a mid-table Rovers side at Ewood Park. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Apr 4, 2025 at 8pm UK at Ewood Park

Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Predictions

Will Nerves or Goals Win the Night at Ewood Park?

• Both Teams Can’t Defend: Middlesbrough have conceded in six of their last seven away games, while Blackburn haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last six matches.
• Home Comforts Still Exist: Despite their downturn, Rovers have scored in five of their last six Championship home games, proving they still carry a threat at Ewood Park.
• Travelling Boro Still Find the Net: Middlesbrough have scored eight goals across their last seven away matches, including exactly one in five of those outings.

Best Bet for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough

Friday evening under the lights at Ewood Park brings us a clash that feels as much psychological as it is tactical. Middlesbrough, desperate to break into the Championship playoff places, head to face a faltering Blackburn Rovers side who’ve found themselves in a freefall since Valerien Ismael took the reins. With just a single point from their last six, Rovers look more like a side clinging to distant dreams than chasing a Premier League return. Meanwhile, Boro have pulled themselves out of a dismal patch, losing only once in six and climbing back into contention after a rocky start to the year.

While a solitary point would edge Middlesbrough above West Brom (albeit briefly), Carrick’s squad won’t be playing for a draw—not with the stakes this high. But it’s not just about league standings. There’s revenge on the cards too. Blackburn have already done the double over Boro this season, with two tight 1-0 wins—one in the league, the other in the FA Cup. That stings. And no doubt it still lingers in the minds of the Boro players.

Still, the pitch won’t care about grudges. What will matter is execution, and for both sides, this one could be season-defining. Will Middlesbrough finally sort out their away-day blues? Or will Rovers, bruised and battered, find a way to halt the slide?

Best Bet for Blackburn vs Middlesbrough: Both Teams to Score – Yes

This is the standout selection for Friday night’s match and our ultimate prediction for this showdown at Ewood Park. At BettingTips4You.com, we stick to one clear and confident tip per fixture. It’s all about precision over clutter—why drown you in a sea of options when you only need one winning bet?

The value here lies in both teams finding the net. It’s not just a hunch—it’s backed by a trail of evidence that points in one direction. Boro might be making a late surge in form, but their away record this year has been patchy at best. With only two wins from their last eight trips, they’ve proven vulnerable on the road, especially defensively. In fact, they’ve conceded in six of their past seven away matches.

At the other end, Blackburn’s backline is anything but solid. They’ve gone six games without a clean sheet, and they’ve looked especially fragile under Ismael, who’s yet to taste victory since taking over. That said, Ewood Park hasn’t completely turned against them. Despite their poor overall form, Rovers have still managed to score in five of their last six home league encounters.

This doesn’t feel like a cagey affair—it feels like a match where nerves will be raw, mistakes will happen, and both sides will fancy their chances going forward. Middlesbrough showed real attacking intent in their comeback against Oxford last weekend, with goals from Kelechi Iheanacho and Neto Borges reminding everyone of the firepower they possess.

And while Rovers are down to the bare bones with injuries—no Weimann, no Dennis, no Kargbo—the likes of Dolan and Hedges still provide that bit of spark in attack. Boro, for their part, are also stretched at the back, with Dael Fry, George Edmundson and both goalkeepers out of action. Their patched-up defence hardly inspires confidence.

This match screams goals at both ends. And if there’s any hope left in Blackburn’s season, they’ll have to go for it.

“Both of these sides have something to prove—Middlesbrough want revenge, Blackburn need redemption. With tired legs and shaky defences, goals look almost inevitable.” – BettingTips4You.com expert GRAHAM HARTSHORN

The correct score prediction? A lively 1-1 draw. Boro have scored exactly once in five of their last eight away games, while Rovers average just over a goal a match at home. Neither side has the confidence to dominate, but both are desperate enough to give it a go.

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