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Middlesbrough set out in search of a fourth win on the bounce when they host Blackburn Rovers in round 17 of the Championship on Wednesday. The Rovers are unbeaten in nine visits to the Riverside Stadium.
Boro turned in a five-star display last weekend as they thrashed Oxford United 6-2 at the Kassam Stadium. Michael Carrick’s men have won three consecutive matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding four since a 3-0 home defeat to Coventry City.
Middlesbrough have picked up 27 points from 16 matches to sit fifth in the standings, one point above sixth-placed West Bromwich Albion.
Blackburn, meanwhile, stopped the rot last time out when they cruised to a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium. Before that, the Rovers were on a three-game losing streak, conceding five goals and failing to score since a goalless draw with West Brom last month.
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With 22 points from 15 matches, Blackburn are ninth in the Championship, level on points with 10th-placed Bristol City.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Blackburn have 63 wins from their last 143 meetings with Middlesbrough, losing 40, since their first meeting in September 1902.
- Blackburn have won one of their seven Championship away matches this season, losing three.
- Middlesbrough have four wins in their last seven matches, losing twice, since losing back-to-back games against Bristol City and Watford in October.
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction
Having picked up an emphatic victory over Oxford last time out, Middlesbrough arrive with sky-high spirits as they look to continue their surge in the table. Blackburn, meanwhile, have struggled on their travels, so Carrick’s men should come away with the desired result.
Prediction: Middlesbrough 3-1 Blackburn
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Middlesbrough to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in Middlesbrough’s last five games.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in four of Middlesbrough’s last five outings.)
