Middlesbrough FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — FA Cup at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2 Jacob Graham (England)
8 games this season
🟨 2.8/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 21 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
39%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
22%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Middlesbrough FC to score. At the same time, Blackburn Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The 29-year-old Balazs Toth has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Blackburn Rovers FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Todd Cantwell scoring 1 goals.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Blackburn Rovers FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 40' Delano Burgzorg has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 47' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a card on 47.
- 52' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackburn Rovers FC that had 397 games and scored 491 goals.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Micah Hamilton departs to be replaced by Marcus Forss.
- 70' What a moment for Andreas Weimann! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 75' With 1 assists to his name this season, Harry Leonard is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Middlesbrough FC.
- 80' Over 80 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' Tyrhys Dolan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Todd Cantwell on 81 minute.
- 86' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Middlesbrough FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 90 minute. Andreas Weimann leaves to be changed by Harley O'Grady Macken.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Blackburn Rovers FC players.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 15
- 25
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 23
- 27
- 14
-
17
Micah Hamilton ↓ Marcus Forss 65'
- 49
Bench
-
21
Marcus Forss ↑ 65'
- 6
- 9
- 7
- 3
- 38
- 53
- 37
- 47
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
-
8
Todd Cantwell ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 81'
- 15
- 11
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 12
- 24
-
20
Harry Leonard ↓ Makhtar Gueye 81'
Bench
- 1
- 4
-
9
Makhtar Gueye ↑ 81'
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 81'
- 32
- 40
-
41
Harley O'Grady Macken ↑ 90'
- 43
- 46
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Gallagher | 4 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
| Jonathan Howson | 1 |
| Samuel Iling-Junior | 1 |
| Darragh Lenihan | 1 |
| Todd Cantwell | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2025-01-11
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2025-01-04
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2025-01-01
Hull City AFC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-12-29
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Burnley FC
D
2024-12-26
Middlesbrough FC
3–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2024-12-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Middlesbrough FC
D
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2025-01-11
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2025-01-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Burnley FC
L
2025-01-01
Leeds United FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2024-12-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–1
Hull City AFC
L
2024-12-26
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Sunderland AFC
D
2024-12-21
Millwall FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.99
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 67% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
67%
Middlesbrough FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
3.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.