This match pits Middlesbrough against Blackburn Rovers in the England Championship. Middlesbrough, currently second in the league, are clear favorites, playing at home. Their league position reflects a strong performance this season, with a solid record of wins, draws, and few losses. Blackburn, positioned lower down in the table, face a significant challenge. The head-to-head data provides mixed signals. While Blackburn has historically been a tough opponent, having won some recent encounters, Middlesbrough appears to have the edge overall. The odds provided by the bookmakers also lean heavily in Middlesbrough's favor, reflecting their superior form and home advantage. The Asian Handicap of -0.75 for Middlesbrough suggests a prediction that they are expected to win by at least one goal. Considering all these factors – league position, home advantage, odds, and historical data - it is highly probable that Middlesbrough will win this match. The over/under market is set at 2.5 goals. Given Middlesbrough's attacking record and the likelihood of them scoring at least once, combined with Blackburn's potential to score, the over seems like a plausible outcome. Therefore, the prediction is a Middlesbrough win, with a high likelihood of the match exceeding 2.5 goals.

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