Queens Park Rangers FC
Football England - EFL Championship Loftus Road Sat 5 Sep 10:00
Middlesbrough FC
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QPR vs Middlesbrough Predictions

Main Match Prediction

QPR Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -102

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Line Could be Covered by Rangers

We’ll split our stake by backing QPR +0.25 at odds of -102 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Middlesbrough.

This QPR vs Middlesbrough betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

QPR vs Middlesbrough Preview

QPR host Middlesbrough at Loftus Road, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 5 September.

Queens Park Rangers won their last league game 2-1, making it successive Championship victories. This was a home win at Loftus Road against Cardiff City. Julien Stephan's men ended up with just 36% possession and had four shots on target, while Rumarn Burrell grabbed the goals.

Middlesbrough played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Turf Moor, with Burnley the opponents. The Teesside team enjoyed 58% possession and recorded two shots on goal, while Aidan Morris was on the scoresheet.

H2H: Boro Claimed 4-0 Victory in Last H2H

Middlesbrough have racked up five consecutive wins over QPR. In the last encounter, Middlesbrough banked a 4-0 victory when visiting Loftus Road. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved six Middlesbrough victories, one draw and three QPR wins.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22 16 6 22:16 22
9 QPR logo QPR 11 4 5 2 15 12 3 15:12 17
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QPR – Last 10 League Games

QPR have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. The West London side have averaged 47.7% possession and 5.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 10.8 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Players to Watch

Top scorers are Rumarn Burrell and Ilias Chair on 2 goals, while Paul Smyth has racked up 1. Harvey Vale is the leading assists maker with 2.

Middlesbrough – Last 10 League Games

Middlesbrough have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 5.3 shots on goal, 15.9 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Boro average 60.7% possession, 6.1 corners taken and 3.7 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Players to Watch

The leading scorers have been Will Lankshear and Tommy Conway with 4, while David Strelec has 3. Morgan Whittaker has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

QPR confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Pierce Charles (GK), Amadou Salif Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Jake Clarke-Salter, Dennis Cirkin, Kwame Poku, Harvey Vale, Ronnie Edwards, Paul Smyth, Richard Kone, Ilias Chair.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Radek Vitek (GK), Ashley Phillips, Adilson Malanda, Neto Borges, Callum Brittain, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Max Arfsten, Kyle Joseph, Riley McGree, Will Lankshear.

Main Match Prediction

QPR +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Championship game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -102.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by QPR in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by QPR in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by QPR in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 14 of their last 20 games.

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QPR +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

QPR QPR logo 2 - 1 Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough

Let’s take a chance on the +750 available that QPR secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sebastian Berhalter Over 0.5 Shots On Target +165 BetMGM logo

Sebastian Berhalter (Middlesbrough) can be wagered to have a minimum of one shot on goal at +165. In conclusion, we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to betting on Shots on Target.

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Ilias Chair to Score +350 BetMGM logo

Ilias Chair (QPR) has scored two goals in his past five Championship matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +350 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

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Corners Prediction

QPR Over 4.5 Corners -109 BetMGM logo

The past 5 QPR home matches have involved them having an average of 5.80 corners, with Middlesbrough conceding over 4.5 corners in their last two games. We’re content to wager the -109 for QPR to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
QPR Logo QPR
Total
9.70 5.30 4.40
Home
9.70 4.90 4.80
Away
9.70 4.30 5.40
Middlesbrough Logo Middlesbrough
Total
9.80 6.10 3.70
Home
13.30 9.40 3.90
Away
9.00 5.30 3.70
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap QPR +0.25 -102
Total Goals Over 2.5 -125
Anytime Goalscorer Ilias Chair +350

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QPR vs Middlesbrough 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.

Bookies Giving Boro Plenty of Respect

With a roughly 46% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their +118 betting odds for Middlesbrough winning this Championship clash. Queens Park Rangers are the underdogs at +210 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Middlesbrough are -175 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, QPR are +120 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. BTTS Yes is on offer at -167 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Tommy Conway Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Tommy Conway at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
First
+400
Anytime
+150
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Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)
First
+400
Anytime
+150
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
First
+500
Anytime
+190
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
First
+600
Anytime
+220
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Player Shots On Target
Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-263
Under 0.5
-
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Will Lankshear (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
-
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Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
Over 0.5
-192
Under 0.5
-
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Rumarn Burrell (QPR)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-
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Middlesbrough Victorious in Past Three H2H Loftus Road Clashes Against QPR

Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
QPR have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Middlesbrough are winless in the last seven away games. The Teesside team have five draws, three defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Middlesbrough enjoyed a 4-0 winning scoreline when last meeting QPR at Loftus Road. We’ve seen the past 7 H2H matches at Loftus Road involve three Middlesbrough wins. There have also been three draws and one QPR victory.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
QPR logo QPR Home Stats 3-2-5 3.10 1.40 1.70 7 3 6 4
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough Away Stats 2-5-3 3.00 1.60 1.40 7 3 7 3
  • 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
QPR logo QPR League Stats
Middlesbrough logo Middlesbrough League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

QPR vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the QPR vs Middlesbrough team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

QPR Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Pierce Charles
27 Amadou Salif Mbengue 3 Jimmy Dunne 6 Jake Clarke-Salter 19 Dennis Cirkin
17 Kwame Poku 20 Harvey Vale 5 Ronnie Edwards 11 Paul Smyth
22 Richard Kone 10 Ilias Chair
1 Radek Vitek
4 Ashley Phillips 29 Adilson Malanda 30 Neto Borges
2 Callum Brittain 6 Sebastian Berhalter 10 Aidan Morris 17 Max Arfsten
22 Kyle Joseph 8 Riley McGree
7 Will Lankshear

Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

QPR Substitutes

  • 2Kealey Adamson
  • 13Calum Ward
  • 14Koki Saito
  • 15Alfie Lloyd
  • 16Rumarn Burrell
  • 18Glen Kamara
  • 24Nicolas Madsen
  • 40Jonathan Varane
  • 48Tariq Lamptey

Middlesbrough Substitutes

  • 5Alfie Jones
  • 9Tommy Conway
  • 11A. Cozier-Duberry
  • 12Luke Ayling
  • 13David Strelec
  • 14Myles Peart-Harris
  • 19Leo Castledine
  • 21Rokas Pukstas
  • 31Solomon Brynn

Previous QPR Lineups

02 Sep Championship
QPR 2-1 Cardiff
29 Aug Championship
Blackburn 1-2 QPR
22 Aug Championship
QPR 0-0 Bolton
15 Aug Championship
Portsmouth 1-3 QPR
08 Aug EFL Cup
QPR 1-3 Millwall
02 May Championship
Ipswich 3-0 QPR

Previous Middlesbrough Lineups

02 Sep Championship
Burnley 1-1 Middlesbrough
29 Aug Championship
Middlesbrough 3-1 West Brom
25 Aug EFL Cup
Doncaster 1-3 Middlesbrough
22 Aug Championship
Blackburn 2-1 Middlesbrough
15 Aug Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Lincoln
07 Aug EFL Cup
Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham

Injuries & Suspensions

QPR Injury Table
Type Name Info
Karamoko Dembele Knee
Middlesbrough Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

QPR Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Julien Stephan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jimmy Dunne 3 D 4 360 4 0 1 0 0 0
Ronnie Edwards 17 D 4 360 4 0 0 1 2 0
Pierce Charles 1 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Jake Clarke-Salter 6 D 4 289 3 1 0 0 2 0
Amadou Salif Mbengue 27 D 4 284 4 0 0 1 0 0

Middlesbrough Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Kim Hellberg

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Adilson Malanda 29 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Callum Brittain 2 D 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Radek Vitek 1 G 4 360 4 0 0 0 0 0
Luke Ayling 12 D 4 360 4 0 0 1 0 0
Will Lankshear 7 F 4 351 4 0 4 0 2 0
England FlagChampionship Table
Championship Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Swansea 11 7 2 2 16:8 23
2 West Ham 11 6 4 1 30:12 22
3 Middlesbrough 11 6 4 1 22:16 22
4 Birmingham 11 5 5 1 20:11 20
5 West Brom 11 6 2 3 15:12 20
6 Stoke 11 6 1 4 18:16 19
7 Southampton 11 6 3 2 21:10 17
8 Wolverhampton 10 5 2 3 18:15 17
9 QPR 11 4 5 2 15:12 17
10 Blackburn 11 4 3 4 17:16 15
11 Sheffield Utd 11 4 3 4 15:14 15
12 Millwall 11 4 3 4 18:18 15
13 Portsmouth 10 4 2 4 13:13 14
14 Wrexham 11 3 5 3 15:16 14
15 Bolton 11 4 2 5 15:18 14
16 Bristol City 11 4 2 5 12:15 14
17 Charlton 11 3 5 3 10:15 14
18 Lincoln 11 3 3 5 9:19 12
19 Cardiff 11 2 5 4 18:17 11
20 Watford 11 3 2 6 10:19 11
21 Norwich 11 3 0 8 17:21 9
22 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16:21 8
23 Derby 11 1 3 7 9:20 6
24 Preston 11 1 1 9 9:24 4
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Southampton 6 5 1 0 16:4 16
2 Middlesbrough 6 4 2 0 14:9 14
3 Swansea 6 3 2 1 7:3 11
4 West Brom 6 3 2 1 9:6 11
5 West Ham 5 3 1 1 15:5 10
6 Birmingham 6 2 4 0 14:7 10
7 Watford 6 3 1 2 8:9 10
8 Cardiff 5 2 3 0 12:6 9
9 Stoke 5 3 0 2 10:6 9
10 Blackburn 5 3 0 2 9:7 9
11 Charlton 5 2 3 0 4:2 9
12 Millwall 6 2 2 2 11:8 8
13 QPR 5 2 2 1 8:5 8
14 Wrexham 6 2 2 2 10:8 8
15 Wolverhampton 4 2 1 1 8:6 7
16 Sheffield Utd 5 2 1 2 7:6 7
17 Portsmouth 5 2 1 2 8:9 7
18 Norwich 6 2 0 4 10:10 6
19 Bolton 5 2 0 3 6:7 6
20 Bristol City 6 2 0 4 3:6 6
21 Burnley 6 0 4 2 8:10 4
22 Preston 5 1 0 4 4:9 3
23 Derby 6 0 2 4 4:10 2
24 Lincoln 5 0 2 3 3:12 2

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