Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers Predictions

Middlesbrough will face Queens Park Rangers at the Riverside Stadium on March 12, 2025, in a Championship matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Middlesbrough, likely 5th with around 60 points from 36 matches, come off a 2-1 win over Bristol City (March 8, 2025), aiming to secure a playoff spot. QPR, expected 18th with about 42 points from 36 matches, arrive after a 2-0 loss to Watford (March 8, 2025), looking to avoid relegation trouble. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Middlesbrough

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 17W, 9D, 10L in Championship (60 points, 5th)

• Latest Result: 2-1 win vs. Bristol City (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Home Form: 9W, 5D, 4L (27 goals scored, 16 conceded) Middlesbrough have been in good form, winning three of their last five games, including a 2-1 victory over Bristol City. With 60 points, they’re in playoff contention. At home, they average 1.50 goals scored and 0.89 conceded per game, facing a QPR side they’ve had mixed results against recently.

Queens Park Rangers

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 9D, 16L in Championship (42 points, 18th)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. Watford (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 5W, 4D, 9L (17 goals scored, 23 conceded) QPR have been inconsistent, losing three of their last five games, including a 2-0 defeat to Watford. With 42 points, they’re just above the relegation zone. Away, they average 0.94 goals scored and 1.28 conceded per game, struggling against Middlesbrough at the Riverside in past encounters.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Middlesbrough 12W, QPR 10W, 8D (30 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  November 5, 2024: QPR 0-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Round 14)

• Key Trend: Three of the last five H2Hs ended in draws; 60% of recent meetings saw under 2.5 goals. The November 2024 clash ended 0-0, reflecting a tight rivalry. Matches average 2.2 goals recently, with Middlesbrough’s 2-0 home win in February 2024 showing their potential at the Riverside, setting up a competitive game.

Key Players to Watch

Middlesbrough

• Emmanuel Latte Lath (FWD): 9 goals, 3 assists in Championship; top scorer with pace.

• Finn Azaz (MID): 5 goals, 5 assists; key playmaker.

• Seny Dieng (GK): 9 clean sheets; vital in goal.

Queens Park Rangers

• Ilias Chair (FWD): 7 goals, 4 assists in Championship; leading attacker.

• Kenneth Paal (MID): 3 goals, 3 assists; creative force.

• Paul Nardi (GK): 8 clean sheets; anchors the defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Middlesbrough’s 4-2-3-1 (1.33 goals per game) relies on Latte Lath’s finishing and Azaz’s creativity, targeting QPR’s 1.28 goals conceded per game away, with home support as an edge. QPR’s 4-2-3-1 (1.03 goals per game) leans on Chair’s flair and Paal’s energy, likely countering with 45% possession away. The Riverside’s 34,742 fans will push Middlesbrough, suggesting a tight, low-scoring affair.

Prediction: Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers

Our Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win 1-0