Main prediction: Middlesbrough to win

Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half

Other market: over 10.5 corners

The English Championship 2026/27 is already taking shape.

Queens Park Rangers host Middlesbrough this 05/09, at 15:00, at Loftus Road Stadium.

Queens Park Rangers head into this clash with 3 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Middlesbrough have won 3 time(s). Middlesbrough have a 43.290043290043% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

Check out the prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough, see the probable line-ups, where to watch and the best bets for this Saturday match.

Prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

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Double Chance: Queens Park Rangers or Draw

Overview Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough go in as favourites, with odds of 2.31 and a 43.290043290043% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 13 win(s) for Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited against 13 for Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

In the English Championship, Queens Park Rangers have accumulated 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Ilias Chair leads the scoring chart with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have accumulated 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, with Will Lankshear as top scorer with 4 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough

In 26 clashes, Middlesbrough have the advantage over Queens Park Rangers: 13 win(s) against 10 and 3 draw(s). The most recent was on 08/03/2026, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Queens Park Rangers 0-4 Middlesbrough.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

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Queens Park Rangers: current form

Queens Park Rangers have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).

In the English Championship the situation is this:

2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Ilias Chair (2 goal(s))

Middlesbrough: current form

Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Will Lankshear (4 goal(s))

Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough key players

In the EFL Championship, Ilias Chair carries Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).

The playmaker is Tariq Lamptey, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Rumarn Burrell has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Will Lankshear is the name that frightens the most for Boro with 4 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Morgan Whittaker leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Morgan Whittaker has accumulated 14 goal(s).

Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough statistics in the EFL Championship

Few matches into the league yet. Queens Park Rangers have an average of 8.67 corners and 1.33 cards per match. Middlesbrough have 11.66 corners and 0.33 cards. Check the statistics for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough in the table below.

Home Team

Queens Park Rangers Team Logo

Queens Park Rangers

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W D W D

2.2

Home W D D L L

1

Away W W L L D

1.4

Away Team

Middlesbrough Team Logo

Middlesbrough

England - Championship

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W L W

2

Home W W W D W

2.6

Away D W L L L

0.8

More tips for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship:

👉 Our prediction is: under 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough is to take under 9.5 corners on the corners market. We see great value in this market compared to more popular betting markets, which you can capitalise upon.

Our analysis shows a low likelihood of high-level attacking play between the two sides, so there is a strong chance that the under will come in well below the maximum of 9 corners needed to win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Middlesbrough to win the 1st half

Middlesbrough to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

Correct score prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough arrive with a better campaign and good attacking power. The visitors' favoritism in the odds is backed by the numbers. Exact score: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Middlesbrough. Score prognosis involves high uncertainty. Bet calmly.

Where to watch Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

Check out where to watch the live match between Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough

The line-ups for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Queens Park Rangers Football & Athletic Club Limited line-up

  • 1

    Pierce Charles

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Jimmy Dunne

    Defender

  • 5

    Ronnie Edwards

    Defender

  • 14

    Koki Saito

    Forward

  • 15

    Alfie Lloyd

    Forward

  • 16

    Rumarn Burrell

    Forward

  • 18

    Glen Kamara

    Midfielder

  • 20

    Harvey Vale

    Midfielder

  • 24

    Nicolas Madsen

    Midfielder

  • 27

    Amadou Salif Mbengue

    Defender

  • 48

    Tariq Lamptey

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up

  • 1

    Radek Vítek

  • 2

    Callum Brittain

    Defender

  • 5

    Alfie Jones

  • 6

    Sebastian Berhalter

    Midfielder

  • 7

    Will Lankshear

    Forward

  • 8

    Riley McGree

  • 10

    Aidan Morris

  • 12

    Luke Ayling

    Defender

  • 22

    Kyle Joseph

    Forward

  • 29

    Adilson Malanda

    Defender

  • 30

    Neto Borges

    Defender

The Middlesbrough starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

Match: Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 05/09/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Loftus Road Stadium

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 2 September 2026, at 20:17 Last updated on 2 September 2026, at 20:17
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.