Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(59) 40 Goals 31 (69)
(48) 30 Assists 18 (56)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.6 Average Age 25.8
182.9 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(53%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 48% (51%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Blackburn
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Arnór Sigurdsson Out 6.41
Joe Rankin-Costello Out 6.66
Niall Ennis Out 6.22
Player Reason Status Rating
Anfernee Dijksteel Out 6.24
Matt Clarke Out 6.98

Team News

Blackburn
Middlesbrough
  • Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson could hand a debut to Bournemouth loanee James Hill with the young centre-back replacing Hayden Carter in the back four.
  • Right-back Joe Rankin-Costello remains sidelined with a minor knee injury, while Niall Ennis and Arnor Sigurdsson are also confirmed absentees.
  • It is expected that Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick will hand starts to loanee duo Lewis O'Brien and Sam Greenwood when the team travel to Ewood Park this weekend.
  • Tommy Smith should return to the starting XI after serving a suspension against QPR last time out.

Prediction

  • Blackburn attempted 20 shots without finding the back of the net against newly-promoted Plymouth two weeks ago as they were hammered 3-0 on their visit to Home Park. Jon Dahl Tomasson's side have won just one of their last four league games since the opening day but will see this fixture as a good opportunity to get back on track.
  • Middlesbrough's start to the campaign has evolved from frustrating to downright concerning after a dismal 2-0 home defeat to pre-season relegation fancies QPR. Saturday's visitors sit rock bottom after five games with just a point to their name with little proven quality added to the squad in the summer transfer window.
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