Middlesbrough, currently second in the England Championship, demonstrates a strong promotion push with a season record of 12 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, translating to a 54.5% win rate. Their home performance is particularly noteworthy, boasting 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, achieving a 70% win rate. In their last 10 matches, they've secured 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, indicating consistent competitiveness. However, a closer look reveals a tactical challenge. Middlesbrough has scored only 3 goals in their last 3 games, indicating a roughly 40% decrease in attacking efficiency compared to their season average, highlighting concerns about their ability to break down defenses. Despite having the second-best defence in the league, conceding 24 goals, the number of shots faced per game has significantly increased in the last 5 matches, approximately 28% higher than their season average. They are currently in 2nd place and will be keen to chase the league leaders, so they will be highly motivated in this home fixture. Blackburn Rovers, positioned 20th in the league, has a record of 7 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses, resulting in a 33.3% win rate. However, their away form is impressive, with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses, equating to a 50% win rate. In their recent 10 matches, they've achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, demonstrating a tenacious fighting spirit. Their defence has improved significantly in the last 6 matches, keeping clean sheets in 3 games, with a roughly 35% improvement in defensive efficiency compared to their season average. Their five-at-the-back system has shown flexibility in limiting strong teams' attacks. Recommendation: Home Win, Middlesbrough -0.75, Score Prediction 2:0/2:1/3:0