Queens Park Rangers welcome Middlesbrough to Loftus Road for an interesting Championship clash between a mid-table side and a promotion contender. As Middlesbrough aim to cement their spot in top two, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Hoops head into the match after a 2–0 loss to Sheffield United, and their recent form has been disappointing, collecting just 0.90 points per game from the last five matches. The capital club have also struggled defensively at home, conceding 2.25 goals per match, while failing to keep a single clean sheet at Loftus Road in recent games. Both Paul Smyth and Rayan Kolli are pushing for recalls as QPR attempt to bounce back.
Middlesbrough head into the match in strong spirits after a 3–1 win over Birmingham City, with Kim Hellberg’s side currently sitting 2nd in the table. Boro average 2.00 points per match and have been particularly dangerous on the road, scoring 2.00 goals per away game in matches that produce an impressive 3.83 goals on average. Their attacking numbers are backed by an expected goals figure of 1.74, highlighting their consistent chance creation.
Considering Middlesbrough's better form and stronger attacking numbers, we are tempted to place our bets on Away Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals (68% H2H), and Middlesbrough Over 1.5.
This Championship match will be played on Sunday 8 March 2026 at 16:30.
What is our QPR vs Middlesbrough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: QPR 1 - 2 Middlesbrough
QPR vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 137 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Morgan Whittaker @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Jake Leahy @ 160 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough -0.5 @ -122 Odds
- European Handicap: QPR +2 @ -300 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Middlesbrough to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Middlesbrough to Win/Middlesbrough to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Middlesbrough - No @ -225 Odds
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View OfferQPR Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lddlwdlwll | 0.90 |
| Home | lwll | 0.75 |
| Away | ldddwl | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 1.25 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 2.25 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.36 | 1.64 | 1.18 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.44 | 1.22 | 1.59 |
Middlesbrough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwwwwlddw | 2.00 |
| Home | wwdd | 2.00 |
| Away | lwwwlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 1.75 | 3.83 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.50 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.25 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 70% | 25% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 75% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.74 | 1.96 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.01 | 1.54 |
QPR vs Middlesbrough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
QPR (40%)
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