Our QPR vs Middlesbrough Prediction: 2-2
QPR vs Middlesbrough in the England Championship is scheduled for an 16:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This QPR vs Middlesbrough prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
QPR's Last Match – QPR vs Sheff Utd
QPR will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-2 England Championship loss to Sheff Utd on February 28. In that match, QPR had 41% possession and 3 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 41% | 3 (3) | 1.34 | 41 |
 Sheff Utd | 59% | 4 (3) | 0.55 | 51 |
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Birmingham vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 England Championship victory over Birmingham on March 2. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 40% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 60% | 7 (7) | 0.6 | 55 |
 Middlesbrough | 40% | 5 (3) | 1.07 | 54 |
QPR vs Middlesbrough Stats
Key Stats
| QPR | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | Attacking Strength | 1.51 |
| 1.34 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
QPR are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Middlesbrough average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
QPR 9-17
Middlesbrough 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
QPR to win: @3.75
Draw: @3.4
Middlesbrough to win: @2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
QPR (4-4-2) : Joe Walsh, Amadou Mbengue, Jimmy Dunne, Ronnie Edwards, Kieran Morgan, Harvey Vale, Isaac Hayden, Jonathan Varane, Koki Saito, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Richard Kone
Middlesbrough (4-1-4-1) : Sol Brynn, Callum Brittain, Dael Fry, Luke Ayling, Matt Targett, Aidan Morris, Morgan Whittaker, Hayden Hackney, Alan Browne, Riley McGree, David Strelec