Our published tip
Key factors behind our tip
Middlesbrough are the market favourites at 2.3 (about 43% implied), ahead of Blackburn Rovers at 3.16 (about 32%).
The draw is priced at 3.4 with Codere, implying roughly a 29% chance of the spoils being shared.
The gap between the two sides is moderate rather than wide, pointing to a reasonably balanced fixture on paper.
Our recommended Over 2.5 goals pick at 2.01 carries a negative value edge of -4.49%, so the price sits slightly against the bettor.
Team form
Head-to-head: Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough
Full H2H history →W/D/L shown from Blackburn Rovers's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough: pre-match preview
This Championship fixture sees Blackburn Rovers host Middlesbrough, with the market clearly leaning toward the visitors. Middlesbrough are priced at 2.3 with Coolbet, implying roughly a 43% chance of victory, while Blackburn sit at 3.16 (Nordic Bet), which translates to about 32%. The draw is quoted at 3.4 with Codere, or around 29% in probability terms. That spread suggests bookmakers view Middlesbrough as favourites, though not overwhelmingly so, leaving room for a competitive contest at Ewood Park. Rather than backing a side outright, our model looks at the goals market: Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.01 with Coolbet, carrying a market-implied confidence of around 48%. Notably, this pick shows a negative value edge of -4.49%, meaning the price does not currently offer an edge over the market. Bettors should weigh that carefully before committing any stake to this Blackburn Rovers versus Middlesbrough clash.
Verdict: The model highlights Over 2.5 goals at 2.01, with market-implied confidence near 48%. However, the -4.49% value edge means the price offers no measurable advantage here. Treat this as a marginal, coin-flip-style selection rather than a strong lean, and stake responsibly within your limits.
How it settled: the tip did not land — the match finished 2-1, for a flat-stake return of -1.00 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.
Upcoming Championship fixtures
All Championship tips →| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 19:00 | Wrexham AFC v Birmingham City | 2.50 | 3.45 | 2.97 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Stoke City | 1.52 | 4.75 | 6.95 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Derby County v Swansea City | 2.36 | 3.42 | 3.25 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Middlesbrough v West Bromwich Albion | 1.81 | 4.03 | 4.87 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Cardiff City v Sheffield United | 2.63 | 3.70 | 2.70 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Norwich City v Burnley | 2.48 | 3.75 | 2.95 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Watford v West Ham United | 4.00 | 4.00 | 1.97 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Southampton v Millwall | 1.98 | 3.75 | 4.15 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Championship standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | West Brom | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 5 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackburn | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 7 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Bolton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 8 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | West Ham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 16 | Derby County | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| 20 | Preston NE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Lincoln City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 0 |
| 23 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | -1 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip was Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.84.
Middlesbrough are the favourites at 2.3 with Coolbet, which implies about a 43% chance of winning. Blackburn Rovers are priced at 3.16, roughly 32%.
The draw is best priced at 3.4 with Codere (IT), implying approximately a 29% probability of the game ending level.
Not currently. Over 2.5 goals is available at 2.01 with Coolbet, but it carries a negative value edge of -4.49%, meaning the price does not beat the market's implied assessment.
The tip lost — final score 2-1 (-1.00u at flat stakes).