Get the latest Blackburn vs Middlesbrough confirmed lineups, team news, and match odds ahead of this Championship clash, plus key bet builder prediction.
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Ewood Park |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Blackburn and Middlesbrough have been confirmed.
Blackburn Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Balázs Tóth, Ryan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Harry Pickering, Kristi Montgomery, Sam Morsy, Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, Oladapo Afolayan, Andri Gudjohnsen
Substitutes: Jayden Fevrier, Sidnei Tavares, Jake Garrett, Mathias Jørgensen, Hayden Carter, Yuki Ohashi, Aynsley Pears, Yuri Ribeiro, Adam Forshaw
Middlesbrough Starting XI
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI: Radek Vítek, Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter, Myles Peart-Harris, Morgan Whittaker, Aidan Morris, Jeremy Sarmiento, Will Lankshear
Substitutes: Cruz Ibeh, Abdoulaye Kanté, Finlay Cartwright, Leo Castledine, Kyle Joseph, Neto Borges, Sol Brynn, Riley McGree, Alfie Jones
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Immediate Reaction
Blackburn
Blackburn have set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Balázs Tóth starting in goal behind a defensive unit of Ryan Alebiosu, Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, and Harry Pickering. Kristi Montgomery and Sam Morsy provide the midfield base, supporting Ryoya Morishita, Todd Cantwell, and Oladapo Afolayan behind focal point Andri Gudjohnsen.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough line up in a 4-1-4-1 system anchored by Radek Vítek in goal and a back line of Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Adilson Malanda, and Max Arfsten. Sebastian Berhalter takes up the single holding midfield position, with Myles Peart-Harris, Morgan Whittaker, Aidan Morris, and Jeremy Sarmiento linking play behind central attacker Will Lankshear.
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Reactive Bet Builder
Ahead of kickoff, the featured Bet Builder highlights key disciplinary and set-piece markets for this clash. The multi-leg wager includes Luke Ayling, Hayden Carter, and Sam Morsy each to receive a card, along with Middlesbrough to win over 6.5 total corners.
Blackburn vs Middlesbrough Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough name a strong starting line-up featuring Will Lankshear spearheaded by a dynamic midfield selection. Blackburn maintain balance through their 4-2-3-1 setup with Sam Morsy and Kristi Montgomery anchoring the midfield, but Middlesbrough's offensive options give the visiting side a slight edge heading into the game.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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