Middlesbrough FC
Football England - EFL Championship Riverside Stadium Sat 13 Dec 10:00
Queens Park Rangers FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Middlesbrough vs QPR

Second-placed Middlesbrough go head-to-head with QPR at Riverside Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 13 December.

We Expect Boro to Deliver the Goods

If you agree with our verdict that Middlesbrough will have the edge when clashing with QPR, then you can back the home team at -112. We’re expecting a return with this Full-Time Result bet.

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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-1 Boro Victory

Middlesbrough have triumphed in their last three league games. The latest of these was on the road where Charlton Athletic were beaten 2-1 at The Valley. The Boro had seven shots on target and boasted 65% possession, with Riley McGree and Morgan Whittaker each scoring one goal.

Queens Park Rangers have won their previous two Championship matches. The latest was a 2-1 home victory at Loftus Road against Birmingham City. Julien Stephan's team enjoyed just 38% possession and had three shots on goal, with Jimmy Dunne and Kieran Morgan both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been three victories on the bounce for Middlesbrough when playing QPR. In the last encounter, home team Middlesbrough claimed a 2-1 win at Riverside Stadium. The past 10 H2H games have involved four wins each and two draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46 29 17 46:29 55
12 QPR logo QPR 29 11 7 11 40 42 -2 40:42 40
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Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Kim Hellberg's side have averaged 60.0% possession and 6.0 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 3.8 corners from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.2 attempts.

Morgan Whittaker is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Riley McGree and Hayden Hackney each have 2. Callum Brittain is the leading assists maker on 4.

QPR – Last 10 League Games

QPR have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 13.9 attempts and 1.3 goals. The West London club average 46.5% possession, 5.4 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.2 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Rumarn Burrell got 7 goals, Jimmy Dunne notched 2, while Kieran Morgan and two other players scored 1. Jonathan Varane and Ilias Chair are the top assist makers, managing 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-2-2): Solomon Brynn (GK), Callum Brittain, Luke Ayling, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett, Alan Browne, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Riley McGree, David Strelec, Tommy Conway.

QPR confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Paul Nardi (GK), Amadou Salif Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Paul Smyth, Jonathan Varane, Nicolas Madsen, Koki Saito, Richard Kone, Rumarn Burrell.

Middlesbrough vs QPR Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Middlesbrough vs QPR with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re confident in the chances of Middlesbrough when they line up in this Championship clash, with our selection making lots of appeal. Take the odds of -112 that the favourites claim a victory.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Championship team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Middlesbrough vs QPR league stats:

  • Middlesbrough have won 3 consecutive games.
  • Middlesbrough have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Middlesbrough have won 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Middlesbrough have won the last 3 games between these teams.
Boro to Win Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Middlesbrough Middlesbrough logo 2 - 1 QPR logo QPR

A 2-1 win in favor of Middlesbrough is available at odds of +600. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rumarn Burrell Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143 BetMGM logo

Rumarn Burrell (QPR) is available to record at least one shot on goal at -143. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

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Morgan Whittaker to Score +260 BetMGM logo

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough) has scored at least one goal in five consecutive Championship matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +260 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Morgan Whittaker Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 10.5 Corners -123 BetMGM logo

There has been 12.00 corners in the past five away matches involving QPR, while the previous two Middlesbrough home games have seen 10 or more corners awarded. The Total Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the -123 that it’s covered.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
9.80 6.00 3.80
Home
11.10 5.80 5.30
Away
8.80 5.40 3.40
QPR Logo QPR
Total
10.80 5.40 5.40
Home
9.00 6.00 3.00
Away
11.40 4.20 7.20
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Middlesbrough -112
Total Goals Over 2.5 -122
Total Corners Over 10.5 -123

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Middlesbrough vs QPR Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Boro Victory

With a 53% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Middlesbrough are favourites to come out on top in this Championship clash and they’re available at -114 with the bookmakers. Queens Park Rangers are seen as the most unlikely winner at +300.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Middlesbrough -0.5 at -116 should you want to go for the favourites, with QPR +0.5 available at -111 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -143 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Tommy Conway Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Tommy Conway is priced at +440 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +165 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+165
Anytime
+440
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
First
+170
Anytime
+450
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
First
+210
Anytime
+550
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Richard Kone (QPR)
First
+260
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-238
Under 0.5
+132
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David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-227
Under 0.5
+128
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
Over 0.5
-147
Under 0.5
-118
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-141
Under 0.5
-123
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Six Middlesbrough Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes

Middlesbrough have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

QPR have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Middlesbrough beat QPR 2-1 when they last met at Riverside Stadium. QPR have four wins in the last 7 H2H meetings at Riverside Stadium, while Middlesbrough have secured three victories.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Home Stats 6-2-2 2.60 1.30 1.30 6 4 6 4
QPR logo QPR Away Stats 4-2-4 2.70 1.10 1.60 5 5 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
QPR logo QPR League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Middlesbrough vs QPR Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Middlesbrough vs QPR team news before betting. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship and the newest injury information.

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 4-2-2-2

31 Solomon Brynn
2 Callum Brittain 12 Luke Ayling 5 Alfie Jones 3 Matt Targett
16 Alan Browne 7 Hayden Hackney
11 Morgan Whittaker 8 Riley McGree
13 David Strelec 9 Tommy Conway
1 Paul Nardi
27 Amadou Salif Mbengue 3 Jimmy Dunne 6 Jake Clarke-Salter 18 R. Norrington-Davies
11 Paul Smyth 40 Jonathan Varane 24 Nicolas Madsen 14 Koki Saito
22 Richard Kone 16 Rumarn Burrell

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Middlesbrough Substitutes

  • 10Delano Burgzorg
  • 14Alex Gilbert
  • 17Micah Hamilton
  • 19Sverre Halseth Nypan
  • 20Kaly Sene
  • 22Samuel Silvera
  • 24Alex Bangura
  • 25George Edmundson
  • 33Jon McLaughlin

QPR Substitutes

  • 5Steve Cook
  • 7Karamoko Dembele
  • 12Michael Frey
  • 15Isaac Hayden
  • 17Kwame Poku
  • 21Kieran Morgan
  • 23Daniel Bennie
  • 28Esquerdinha
  • 29Ben Hamer

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

09 Dec Championship
Charlton 1-2 Middlesbrough
05 Dec Championship
Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough
29 Nov Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby
25 Nov Championship
Middlesbrough 2-4 Coventry
22 Nov Championship
Oxford 1-1 Middlesbrough
08 Nov Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Birmingham

Previous QPR Lineups

09 Dec Championship
QPR 2-1 Birmingham
06 Dec Championship
QPR 3-1 West Brom
29 Nov Championship
Norwich 3-1 QPR
26 Nov Championship
Blackburn 0-1 QPR
22 Nov Championship
QPR 3-2 Hull
08 Nov Championship
Sheffield Utd 0-0 QPR

Injuries & Suspensions

Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
George Edmundson Knock
Alfie Jones Knock
Seny Dieng Other
QPR Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jake Clarke-Salter Ankle
Ziyad Larkeche Cruciate ligame
Team Squads

Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kim Hellberg

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Solomon Brynn 31 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 0 0
Hayden Hackney 7 M 20 1732 20 0 3 4 3 0
Alfie Jones 5 D 19 1686 19 0 1 1 3 1
Callum Brittain 2 D 19 1672 19 0 0 4 4 0
Tommy Conway 9 F 20 1507 19 1 2 2 3 0

QPR Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Julien Stephan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Nicolas Madsen 24 M 20 1635 18 2 1 2 1 0
Jimmy Dunne 3 D 18 1591 18 0 2 2 2 0
Rumarn Burrell 98 F 20 1447 16 4 9 1 3 0
Amadou Salif Mbengue 27 D 19 1427 16 3 0 0 8 0
Richard Kone 22 F 18 1259 14 5 4 1 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 28 17 7 4 61:31 58
2 Middlesbrough 29 16 7 6 46:29 55
3 Ipswich 28 14 8 6 48:27 50
4 Hull 28 15 5 8 47:40 50
5 Millwall 29 14 7 8 36:35 49
6 Wrexham 29 11 11 7 43:37 44
7 Bristol City 29 12 7 10 40:31 43
8 Watford 28 11 10 7 39:33 43
9 Preston 29 11 10 8 36:33 43
10 Stoke 29 12 6 11 34:26 42
11 Derby 29 11 9 9 39:37 42
12 QPR 29 11 7 11 40:42 40
13 Birmingham 29 10 9 10 39:38 39
14 Leicester 29 10 8 11 40:43 38
15 Southampton 29 9 10 10 41:41 37
16 Swansea 29 10 6 13 32:37 36
17 Sheffield Utd 28 11 2 15 39:41 35
18 Charlton 28 8 8 12 27:38 32
19 West Brom 29 9 5 15 32:44 32
20 Norwich 28 8 6 14 35:40 30
21 Portsmouth 27 7 9 11 24:37 30
22 Blackburn 28 7 8 13 26:37 29
23 Oxford 28 6 9 13 27:36 27
24 Sheffield Wed 28 1 8 19 18:56 -7
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 14 11 2 1 31:11 35
2 Ipswich 15 10 4 1 29:11 34
3 Middlesbrough 14 9 3 2 24:11 30
4 Watford 15 8 5 2 24:15 29
5 Millwall 15 9 2 4 21:17 29
6 Birmingham 14 7 6 1 28:14 27
7 Hull 14 8 2 4 21:20 26
8 Swansea 15 7 4 4 20:18 25
9 Bristol City 15 7 3 5 25:15 24
10 Wrexham 15 6 6 3 26:22 24
11 QPR 14 7 2 5 26:20 23
12 Southampton 14 6 5 3 19:13 23
13 Preston 15 6 5 4 19:16 23
14 Leicester 14 6 4 4 20:17 22
15 West Brom 14 6 4 4 18:19 22
16 Stoke 14 6 3 5 19:12 21
17 Charlton 13 6 3 4 15:14 21
18 Sheffield Utd 13 6 2 5 21:14 20
19 Portsmouth 14 5 4 5 15:15 19
20 Derby 15 4 6 5 18:21 18
21 Oxford 14 3 6 5 13:17 15
22 Blackburn 14 2 5 7 14:21 11
23 Norwich 13 3 1 9 12:19 10
24 Sheffield Wed 15 0 4 11 7:32 4