Blackburn 1-2 Middlesbrough
Model accuracy
Match stats
Standouts: M. Forss 7.9 · R. Hedges 7.3 · Z. Steffen 7.3
Match analysis
5 sections11:37Blackburn lost to Middlesbrough 1-2 in the Championship matchday 25 on 29 December 2022.
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Result and story of the match
It was 1-0 at half-time. Middlesbrough came from behind in the second half to win. Blackburn scored first, in the 5th minute.
Goals and key moments
Goals: 5' R. Hedges, assisted by J. Buckley → 1-0; 46' M. Forss, assisted by M. Crooks → 1-1; 56' R. McGree, assisted by M. Forss → 1-2.
John Buckley (Blackburn) was sent off in the 50th minute; yellow cards: Blackburn 1, Middlesbrough 3.
Statistical comparison
Shots 9-11 (5-4 on target); possession 45%-55%; corners 1-7; pass accuracy 84%-87%.
Goals by half: 1-0 in the first, 0-2 in the second.
Standout players
R. Hedges was Blackburn's highest-rated player at 7.3 in 90 minutes: 1 goal, 1 shot on target, 2 key passes, won 1 of 4 duels.
M. Forss was Middlesbrough's highest-rated player at 7.9 in 71 minutes: 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shot on target, 2 key passes, 1 tackle, won 2 of 6 duels.
How the model did
There was no model estimate locked before kick-off for this match, so it is not part of the track record.
Statistical model estimate; for information and entertainment only.
Match summary
29 December 2022: the Championship matchday 25 match ended Blackburn 1-2 Middlesbrough. Goals: R. Hedges 5', M. Forss 46', R. McGree 56'. Match stats: possession Blackburn 45%, Middlesbrough 55%; shots on target 5-4.
Updated: · Sources: Methodology
Points are only for rankings and badges; they have no other value.The model's score is now the “predicted score”: a pick that agrees with the match outcome and follows the real score distribution over a season (previously the single most likely score). Past points are unchanged.