QPR vs MiddlesbroughPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

QPR are fourth with 7 points from 3 rounds, two wins and one draw, 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. At Loftus Road they have played once, a goalless draw, while both away trips ended in victory, with 5 goals scored and 2 conceded. Their recent outings include a 2-1 at Blackburn, a 0-0 with Bolton, a 3-1 at Portsmouth, a 1-1 with Millwall and a 3-2 at AFC Wimbledon. Middlesbrough are fifth with 6 points, two wins and one defeat, 6 goals scored and 4 conceded. At home they have won both matches, while their only trip ended in a 1-2 loss. Their recent run features a 3-1 over West Brom, a 3-1 at Doncaster, a 1-2 at Blackburn, a 2-1 over Lincoln and a 1-0 over Wrexham. The head-to-head clearly favours Middlesbrough, who have won all five listed meetings: 0-4 and 1-4 at Loftus Road, 3-1 and 2-1 on their own ground, plus a 0-2 in March 2024. The Championship average is 3.03 goals per game. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.