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Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
England
Championship Ewood Park, Blackburn 
Match Events
12'
12'
Sarmiento J.
Assist: Whittaker M.
24'
24'
Afolayan O.
45'
45'
McLoughlin S.
AI Match Summary
Blackburn in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Blackburn.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
31%
15%
54%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Middlesbrough
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
54%
/ Medium Confidence
- Attack-wise there's a gap: Middlesbrough at 1.5 per game, Blackburn at 1.07.
- 54% — that's where the model lands on Middlesbrough taking it.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Blackburn Clean Sheet 15%
Middlesbrough Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Blackburn | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 28 |
| Wins | 10 | 10 |
| Draws | 8 | 10 |
| Losses | 11 | 8 |
| Goals Scored | 1.07 | 1.5 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.17 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 22, 2026 Championship
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
2:1
Mar 21, 2026 Championship
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
0:0
Dec 26, 2025 Championship
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
0:0
Apr 4, 2025 Championship
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough
0:2
Jan 11, 2025 FA Cup
Middlesbrough vs Blackburn
0:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Blackburn Compare
Top Goalscorer Gudjohnsen A.
1 Goals Assists Leader Cantwell T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78
Middlesbrough Compare
Top Goalscorer Sarmiento J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.42
Avg xA / game 0.87
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Blackburn 27 / 100
Middlesbrough 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Blackburn Middlesbrough
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Middlesbrough Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Blackburn scored in 69% of their last 29 games.
Middlesbrough has conceded goals in 75% of their last 28 outings.
Blackburn went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Historical meetings average 1.20 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Blackburn VS Middlesbrough
1.63 Goals Scored 1.88
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
100% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Blackburn
(Home) 29 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 QPR
25 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
22 Aug
Blackburn
2 : 1 Middlesbrough
14 Aug
Wolves
2 : 2 Blackburn
08 Aug
Burton
1 : 2 Blackburn
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29 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 QPR
25 Aug
Blackburn
1 : 2 Sheffield Utd
22 Aug
Blackburn
2 : 1 Middlesbrough
18 Jul
Blackburn
3 : 0 Barnsley
02 May
Blackburn
0 : 1 Leicester
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Middlesbrough
(Away) 29 Aug
Middlesbrough
3 : 1 West Brom
25 Aug
Doncaster
1 : 3 Middlesbrough
22 Aug
Blackburn
2 : 1 Middlesbrough
15 Aug
Middlesbrough
2 : 1 Lincoln City
07 Aug
Middlesbrough
1 : 0 Wrexham
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25 Aug
Doncaster
1 : 3 Middlesbrough
22 Aug
Blackburn
2 : 1 Middlesbrough
18 Jul
Celtic
1 : 1 Middlesbrough
23 May
Hull City
1 : 0 Middlesbrough
12 May
Southampton
2 : 1 Middlesbrough
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 7 |
| 3 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 7 |
| 4 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 7 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 16 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Lincoln City | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 2 |
| 19 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 21 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 22 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
| 24 | Stoke City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | 0 |
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