Blackburn take on the visitors Middlesbrough in the round 6 match of English Championship. The match will be played on Saturday, September 16th at Ewood Park (Blackburn).
Unfortunately, for two consecutive seasons, Blackburn have failed to reach the playoffs due to a disappointing finish. The team is consistently inconsistent, showing promise at times but ultimately falling short. With Brereton's departure and no suitable replacement, the Rovers seemed to start decently and even score quite a bit, but they suffered a crushing defeat to Plymouth in the last round. Nevertheless, Ewood Park has always been a supporter of Blackburn. The team plays an attractive style of football and has a developmental approach with many young and promising players. However, it's doubtful that the club will contend for the top six in the new season.
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Enough rounds have passed to draw conclusions. No one expected such a disastrous start to the season from Carrick's team. They have only earned one point and sit at the bottom of the table. To be fair, there aren't many players left from last season's squad, and Middlesbrough was quite modest in the transfer market. Nobody considered them contenders for promotion, but the situation is unexpectedly bad. It's doubtful if they can replicate their top-four finish from the 2022/2023 season, starting from the 21st position. Their attack isn't working, and their defense is struggling. It's strange that in a match against the Rovers, the odds are fairly even for a three-point outcome.
It's genuinely regrettable for both teams. They have good coaches and decent players, but there always seems to be something missing. The season's start hasn't been favorable either. However, compared to Boro, the Rovers have at least won a game in the new season. Moreover, they advanced through two rounds of the league cup. Carrick's team is not convincing; it's practically a new team that will need time to adapt to a different style of play. At the very least, Blackburn should secure one point, considering the home advantage and their current form.
Prediction for the match: Blackburn to win with 0.0 handicap.
