Middlesbrough vs Blackburn: Solidifying 2nd Place vs Escaping the Relegation Zone

The meeting of 2nd and 20th place. The gap is clear. Middlesbrough are aiming for automatic promotion, while Blackburn have been pushed to the brink of the relegation zone. This Boxing Day match at the Riverside Stadium on December 26th is expected to be an easy win for Middlesbrough, but will it really be?

Middlesbrough (2nd)

• ●Last 6 games: 4 wins (Dominant)
• ●Last 21 games: 17 games undefeated (81%)
• ●Win rate in the last 24 games: 50%
• ●Last 20 home games: 60% win rate
• ●Last 12 home games: 83% undefeated
• ●Last 3 home games: 2 wins 1 draw
• ●Average goals scored at home: 2.33 goals / Shots: 16.67
• ●Home possession: 65.67%

Middlesbrough are flying high. 4 wins in the last 6 games, and 17 undefeated in 21 games. They are even stronger at home. They completely dominate the game with over 65% possession. 2.33 goals per game and over 16 shots. The Riverside Stadium has become a real fortress.

Blackburn Rovers (20th)

• ●Last 6 games: 1 win 3 draws 2 losses (5 games without a win)
• ●Last 22 games: 11 losses
• ●Last 20 away games: 10 losses
• ●Last 12 away games: 50% win rate (Unexpected?)
• ●Last 3 away games: 1 win 1 draw 1 loss
• ●Average goals scored away: 1.33 goals / Average goals conceded: 1.33 goals
• ●Away possession: 45.67%

Blackburn are having a tough season. 20th place is unimaginable compared to last year. They are winless in the last 5 of 6 games. However, they occasionally have some surprising games away from home. They have won half of their last 12 away games. They are not a completely helpless team.