Middlesbrough have the best away record in the Championship, collecting 34 points
Boro have scored 15 goals in their last six away matches
Recommended Bet: Middlesbrough to win
Second-placed Middlesbrough travel to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers for a Championship showdown that potentially has huge consequences for both teams.
Boro's promotion push has stalled somewhat after gaining a solitary point from their last two matches at home against Charlton Athletic and Bristol City, but their excellent away record could well help them to consolidate their position.
Struggling Blackburn were buoyed by an away win at high-flying Millwall last week, but are still just three points above the drop zone and their home record is moderate.
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Team news
Blackburn have been plagued by injuries this season, with key men Andri Gudjohnsen, Lewis Miller and Sondre Tronstad out for the remainder of the campaign.
Defender Hayden Carter is also a doubt for the visit of Boro after being substituted before half-time during their 2-1 win over the Lions.
Meanwhile, visiting skipper Hayden Hackney was substituted due to injury during their 1-1 home draw against Bristol City last week and faces a race to be fit for the trip to Ewood Park.
The stats
Blackburn have conceded at least one goal in seven of their last eight matches and have scored more than once just once in their last six games.
Four of Blackburn's last six goals have come in the second half.
Middlesbrough have conceded more than one goal just once across their last 13 matches.
Rovers have drawn only one of their last 10 matches and have failed to score in their last two encounters with the Teessiders.
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Prediction
Classy Middlesbrough have been unable to turn it on against their home fans of late as they bid to return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence.
However, they have been impressive on the road and Kim Hellberg's side can come away from Ewood Park with three precious points.
Boro were denied a home win against Bristol City last week despite dominating possession, allowing the visitors to draw level in the 96th minute, so they will be determined to prevent a similar scenario occurring in Lancashire.
Easy away wins against QPR and Birmingham City this month demonstrate how classy Boro can be and they should have too much firepower for their hosts.
Rovers grabbed a vital three points at Millwall last week, but their cause was aided when Lions defender Zak Sturge was sent off in the 59th minute.
They came away with just one point in matches against fellow strugglers Oxford United and Portsmouth earlier this month, which is indicative of their moderate standard.
Defender Carter's possible absence would be a significant blow for a Rovers outfit who struggle to keep clean sheets.
