ChampionshipBlackburn vs Middlesbrough Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Result
We called Under 2.5 at 58.6% and it missed.
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The model makes Under 2.5 goals at 58.6%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. The goals picture is built on form: Blackburn have averaged 1.2 scored and 1.6 conceded, Middlesbrough 2.4 and 1.2 over their recent games. That fits a tighter goals environment: 41.4% for over 2.5 and 68.4% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 0.6 goals a game. Blackburn have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Middlesbrough in 4 of 5. Calibrated against real results, we show the read, not a sure thing.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals
Total goals, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 89.7% | 10.3% |
| 1.5 goals | 68.4% | 31.6% |
| 2.5 goals | 41.4% | 58.6% |
| 3.5 goals | 20.8% | 79.1% |
| 4.5 goals | 8.8% | 91.2% |
| 5.5 goals | 3.2% | 96.8% |
Team goal lines
63.8%
27.0%
8.3%
73.4%
38.1%
14.8%
First-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 65.6% | 34.4% |
| 1.5 goals | 28.9% | 71.1% |
| 2.5 goals | 9.3% | 90.7% |
Second-half goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 goals | 71.1% | 28.9% |
| 1.5 goals | 35.2% | 64.8% |
| 2.5 goals | 13.0% | 87.0% |
Goals distribution
The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.
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In-depth analysis
47.4%Both Teams to Score41.4%Over 2.5 goalsLooking at totals, the model sees 41.4% for three or more goals and 68.4% for at least two, painting a lower-scoring picture. With Middlesbrough favoured at 43.0%, neither side dominating can mean an end-to-end match.
Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
Match outlook
The model leans Middlesbrough to win. See the full prediction →
Form & head-to-head
Last 5 meetings: Blackburn 1 · 3 draws · Middlesbrough 1 · 0.6 goals/game.
Recent trends
How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.
FAQ
Were there over 2.5 goals in Blackburn vs Middlesbrough?
We rated Over 2.5 goals at 41.4%. The match finished with 3 goals (2-1), over 2.5.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy
How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 20,656 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls
The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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