QPR will take on Middlesbrough in the Championship’s 14th round at Loftus Road in London. Currently, QPR sits 23rd in the standings, having played 13 matches with only one win, seven draws, and five losses.

Where to watch

The upcoming match will be broadcast on Sky Sports+ in the UK and Ireland. It will take place at Loftus Road in London, with English referee Langford O. officiating.

Their goal tally is 11 scored to 19 conceded, giving a -8 goal difference. At home, QPR have struggled with four draws and three losses in seven matches, scoring 6 and conceding 11. In their latest match, QPR held Sunderland to a goalless draw.

Key players for QPR include Ilias Chair, Steve Cook, and Jimmy Dunne, with Cook and Dunne each playing full minutes in the last five matches. They’ll be missing Jack Colback (leg injury) and Michael Frey (calf injury).

Middlesbrough, positioned 11th, has played 13 matches with five wins, three draws, and five losses, yielding a goal difference of -1 from 14 scored and 15 conceded.

The Boro’s away record includes two wins, one draw, and three losses, scoring 7 and conceding 7.

In their last game, they suffered a 0-3 loss to Coventry. Key contributors include Ben Doak, Tommy Conway, and Luke Ayling. Absences for Middlesbrough include Lukas Engel (abdominal strain) and Alex Gilbert (knee injury).

In their last five Championship meetings, QPR and Middlesbrough have each won twice, with one draw.

Their most recent matchup in March 2024 saw Middlesbrough win 2-0. Offensively, Middlesbrough has outperformed QPR with 14 goals, compared to QPR’s 11. Defensively, Middlesbrough is stronger, conceding only 15 goals, while QPR has allowed 19.

QPR vs Middlesbrough Recent Performances

  • Middlesbrough leads the league in goal attempts, with 236 across 13 matches (average 18.2 per match), well above the league average of 164.2.
  • QPR ranks among the bottom three teams with just one win from 13 matches.
  • Middlesbrough is among the top three for the fewest goal attempts allowed, with only 109 (average 8.4 per match).

QPR vs Middlesbrough Form Guide

  • QPR is winless in their last nine league matches and their last seven home games.
  • Middlesbrough has scored in their last eight away league matches against QPR.

With both teams facing challenges but Middlesbrough showing stronger form, this match could be competitive, especially with Middlesbrough’s solid defense and QPR’s struggles at home.

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