QPR vs Middlesbrough Prediction 8 March 2026
🔊 The clash between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough promises intrigue. The home side, currently sitting 15th in the table, are eager to climb the ranks, but their form has been lacking. Meanwhile, the visitors from Middlesbrough are in fine shape and hold second place. Both teams possess their own strengths, making this encounter unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 13 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Middlesbrough):
- ball possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough:
- played 29 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 14, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 44 against 50;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.66, in the 2nd half - 1.59;
- average total goals in the match - 3.24.
Head-to-head statistics QPR - Middlesbrough

Queens Park Rangers Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Queens Park Rangers, away team - Sheffield United). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield United):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Queens Park Rangers are going through a rough patch, with just one win in their last five matches highlighting the team's struggles. Their attack has been lackluster, averaging only 1.31 goals per game this season. At home, the Rangers can surprise opponents with decent ball control and the tenacity of their midfielders.
Match Results: Queens Park Rangers

Middlesbrough Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Birmingham City, away - Middlesbrough). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Middlesbrough vs Birmingham City):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
Middlesbrough are in solid form, with six victories in their last ten matches showcasing their stability and confidence. Their scoring rate stands above average at 1.54 goals per game this season, bolstered by a strong defense allowing just 1 goal per match. On the road, Middlesbrough play with intensity and aggression, utilizing the pace of their wide players to create dangerous opportunities.
Match Results: Middlesbrough
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 14, draws - 4.
Statistics: Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough
- matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- wins: 13 vs 19;
- win percentage: 37% vs 54%;
- losses: 14 vs 7;
- draws: 8 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Middlesbrough have not lost in 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
- Middlesbrough have not lost in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.52, the guests - 1.72;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.24;
- both teams scored: overall - 16; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough
- average total in the tournament: 2.86 vs 2.54;
- average total goals scored: 1.31 vs 1.54;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.8;
- Queens Park Rangers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.71;
- Middlesbrough: average total away in the tournament - 1.56;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.25) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in last 6 Middlesbrough away games.
Prediction on corners
Queens Park Rangers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.91; at home field - 5.94;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; at home field - 6.75.
Middlesbrough: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.09, away - 5.72;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 3.17.
- Middlesbrough have taken under 5.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games against Queens Park Rangers (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 29;
- both teams scored all-time - 16 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough
- number of matches played in the tournament: 35 vs 35;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 23 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Queens Park Rangers at home - 13 (76%);
- number of BTTS matches for Middlesbrough away - 12 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Queens Park Rangers at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Middlesbrough away - 6 (100%).
- Queens Park Rangers have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games against Middlesbrough (Championship).
- Middlesbrough have scored and conceded in last 6 away games.
- Middlesbrough have scored and conceded in last 5 away games (Championship).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (62/419, 14.8%);
- Queens Park Rangers at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (3/17, 17.6%);
- Middlesbrough away most often play: 1:2 (4/18, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.96% (odds 6.5)
1:2 - 9.27% (odds 8)
0:1 - 7.84% (odds 7.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current trends and team form, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable call. Middlesbrough are showcasing strong performances on the road with plenty of goals scored (averaging 1.56 per game), often leading to high-scoring affairs in their away matches. Meanwhile, QPR have found the net in 12 of their last 13 home games in the Championship, giving us every reason to expect an action-packed match filled with goals.