Middlesbrough - Queens Park Rangers predictions and free betting tips [02/09/2023]

Good day, my dear readers and comrades! I am here to talk about the Championship. Today, at Riverside football field at 14:00 GMT, Middlesbrough will host Queens Park Rangers. Let's see what we can expect from the teams and make a wager that might increase our bankroll. So, let's get to it!

Possible Line-ups

Middlesbrough: Glove; McNair, Van den Berg, Lenihan, Coulson; Payero, Barlaser, Hackney; Jones, Rodgers, Silvera.
Queens Park Rangers: Begovic; Kakay, Cook, Fox; Smith, Colback, Field, Paal; Willock, Armstrong, Chair.

Middlesbrough

Last season, Boro finished in the 4th position in the Championship. Over their last 5 games, Middlesbrough have claimed only 2 victories. They narrowly defeated Huddersfield in the 1/64 English League Cup. In the second round, they conceded 3 unanswered goals from Coventry City. In the third round, they drew with Huddersfield (1:1). In the fourth round, they lost away to West Bromwich, conceding 2 goals. In the second round of the English League Cup they defeated West Bromwich with a score of 1:3. 

Queens Park Rangers

Last season, QPR managed to maintain their spot in the Championship, but failed to achieve any exceptional results. Again, over the last 5 games, QPR have managed just a single victory. In the first round, they conceded 4 goals to Watford, without scoring. In the second round, they edged past Cardiff. They lost to Norwich in the 1/64 English League Cup, conceding the only goal of the match. In the third round, they lost to Ipswich Town with a result of 0:1. In the fourth round, they lost away to Southampton with a score of 2:1. 

Head-to-head

Over the last 5 matches between the clubs, QPR has come out as winners thrice. And in the most recent face-to-face encounter, Middlesbrough came out on top, scoring 2 goals to none.

Prediction

Even though both teams are currently in a tough spot, Middlesbrough still looks the stronger of the two, especially at home. The lads certainly have a shot at a winning streak. QPR has clear issues on the defence, and their away games have been challenging. Therefore, my wager here is on a victory for Boro.