Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 05/09
England - EFL Championship
Main prediction: Middlesbrough to win in regular time
Alternative tip: over 1.5 goals in the 1st half
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough meet again this 05/09, at 15:00, at Loftus Road Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Queens Park Rangers have won 3 time(s). Middlesbrough have won 3. Middlesbrough are the favourites with a 43.50% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough.
Prediction for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough
Double Chance: Queens Park Rangers or Draw
Market: Double Chance: Queens Park Rangers or Draw · @ 1.70
Confidence
79%
Last updated: 01-09-2026
Overview Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough go in as favourites, with odds of 2.299 and a 43.50% 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 EFL Championship, Queens Park Rangers have 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 3 conceded, having Ilias Chair as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 7 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, and 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 are in great form in the EFL Championship: a 75% win rate and 2.5 points per match in 4 matches.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 3 win(s) and 0 defeat(s).
See more numbers in the EFL Championship:
3 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
Performance: {team_a_table_ppg_overall} point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1.75 per match)
Top scorer: Ilias Chair (2 goal(s))
- 17/10/2026Birmingham CityQueens Park RangersL3017/10/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Queens Park Rangers3 - 0L - 14/10/2026Queens Park RangersDerby CountyW4114/10/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Derby County4 - 1W - 09/10/2026West HamQueens Park RangersD1109/10/2026ChampionshipWest Ham
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Queens Park Rangers1 - 1D - 19/09/2026Queens Park RangersPreston North EndD2219/09/2026ChampionshipQueens Park Rangers
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Preston North End2 - 2D - 12/09/2026West BromwichQueens Park RangersD1112/09/2026ChampionshipWest Bromwich
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Queens Park Rangers1 - 1D
Middlesbrough: current form
On the other side, Middlesbrough also arrive in attacking rhythm: an average of 2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions.
Follow their performance in the EFL Championship:
2 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.75 point(s) per match
7 goals scored (1.75 per match)
Top scorer: Will Lankshear (4 goal(s))
- 17/10/2026MiddlesbroughCardiff CityD2217/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Cardiff City2 - 2D - 13/10/2026Stoke CityMiddlesbroughW2313/10/2026ChampionshipStoke City
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Middlesbrough2 - 3W - 10/10/2026MiddlesbroughWolverhamptonW1010/10/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Wolverhampton1 - 0W - 19/09/2026Birmingham CityMiddlesbroughD2219/09/2026ChampionshipBirmingham City
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Middlesbrough2 - 2D - 15/09/2026MiddlesbroughMillwallD2215/09/2026ChampionshipMiddlesbrough
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Millwall2 - 2D
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, Riley McGree 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
Queens Park Rangers have an average of 8.25 corners and 1 cards per match. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough have 10.25 corners and 0.75 cards. See the numbers for Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough in the table below.
Queens Park Rangers
Home
Middlesbrough
Away
Points & Results
- PPG2.501.75
- 75%Wins50%
- 25%First to Score75%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.751.75
- Conceded/game0.751.25
- xG1.901.89
- xGA1.211.17
Trends
- 75%Both Score100%
- 25%Clean Sheet0%
- 25%Failed to Score0%
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 are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Middlesbrough. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.
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
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Middlesbrough Football and Athletic Company (1986) Limited line-up
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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