Middlesbrough vs Blackburn Preview & Prediction

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Automatic promotion challenging Middlesbrough have to reset and go again as they welcome Blackburn Rovers to the Riverside Stadium on Boxing Day.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports+ / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Sky Sports+ / US – Paramount+

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn prediction

Middlesbrough begin the 23rd match day of the campaign sitting six points behind league leaders Coventry City but five clear of third place Ipswich Town. After four successive victories to kick off the Kim Hellberg reign, the Smoggies did suffer a first defeat of their new era at Ashton Gate against Bristol City last weekend.

Blackburn Rovers remain towards the bottom end of the Championship table, under the management of Valerien Ismael. The Lancastrians had been desperate for a win and did get themselves a much-needed victory last weekend as they defeated Millwall by two goals to nil at Ewood Park, courtesy of goals from Andri Gudjohnsen and Yuki Ohashi.

Blackburn head to the Riverside with two of the most in-form strikers in the league but ‘Boro would have to remain firm favourites for a festive win on Teesside.

Middlesbrough vs Blackburn tip: Middlesbrough to win & both teams to score