How it finished
Blackburn Rovers beat Middlesbrough 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Middlesbrough at 43% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackburn Rovers 28%. It forecast 2.4 goals and the match produced 3. Blackburn Rovers had 6 shots (5 on target) to Middlesbrough's 22 (3), with 29% of the ball against 71%. On expected goals it was 1.0 to 1.3, so Middlesbrough created the better chances and still lost the game.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Blackburn Rovers beat Middlesbrough 2–1. Bawler's model favoured Middlesbrough at 43% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackburn Rovers 28%. It forecast 2.4 goals and the match produced 3. Blackburn Rovers had 6 shots (5 on target) to Middlesbrough's 22 (3), with 29% of the ball against 71%. On expected goals it was 1.0 to 1.3, so Middlesbrough created the better chances and still lost the game.
What was the final score in Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Blackburn Rovers 2–1 Middlesbrough, played on 22 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: Championship. Bawler's model had gone into it with Blackburn Rovers 28%, the draw 29% and Middlesbrough 43%.
What were the stats in Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Full-time: Possession 29%–71%, Expected goals (xG) 1.0–1.3, Shots 6–22, Shots on target 5–3, Shots inside box 5–13, Big chances 3–1, Corners 2–10, Saves 2–2, Fouls 9–10, Offsides 3–3, Yellow cards 4–1.
Did both teams score in Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough?
Yes — both Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough scored, finishing 2–1. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 49% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Middlesbrough 43%, it finished Blackburn Rovers (28% called); Total goals — we said 2.4, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 49%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said X2 72%, it finished Missed.