2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Blackburn kick off? Sunday 24th January, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Blackburn being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Blackburn? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough vs Blackburn on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Middlesbrough vs Blackburn in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Bettinelli; Dijksteel, Fry, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Watmore, Assombalonga, Johnson
Unavailable: Brown (Injured), Fletcher (Injured), Hall (Injured)
Questionable:
BLACKBURN
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Kaminski; Nyambe, Lenihan, Branthwaite, Douglas; Johnson, Travis, Dack; Elliott, Armstrong, Brereton
Unavailable: Evans (Injured), Rankin-Costello (Injured), Wharton (Injured), Williams (Injured)
Questionable: Bennett (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Blackburn come into this match following an unexpected week off after their midweek home game against Swansea was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. They’ll be hoping the break gives him a leg up on Middlesbrough, who were in action at Nottingham Forest just four days earlier. Blackburn matches normally result in goals for each side with eight of their last 11 games seeing both teams find the net. Tony Mowbray’s side won’t fear Middlesbrough on their own patch and a side with the likes of Adam Armstrong and Harvey Elliott will cause the hosts problems. However, that in turn could see gaps emerge in Blackburn’s backline and allow Neil Warnock’s men to take advantage. Whilst the result itself could go either way, both teams to score is expected.
