Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.7
Average Ratings
6.6
(6.5)
25.3
Average Age
25.5
182.9
Average Height (cm)
181.1
(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.
