QPR vs Middlesbrough

QPR head into this fixture brimming with confidence after collecting 13 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. They have scored freely averaging 2.0 goals per game, while conceding 1.0. Defensively, they have had mixed results, keeping 1 clean sheet in their last 5.

As for Middlesbrough, their recent results tell an interesting tale. Middlesbrough come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 10 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 10 goals in 5 matches. In recent encounters between these sides, Middlesbrough have dominated with 4 wins, with 2 home wins, 4 away wins and 0 draws. With 20 goals in 6 games (3.3 per match), the fixture has a reputation for entertainment.

With both teams averaging over 2.0 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. Expect a closely fought contest between two evenly matched sides. The result may well come down to which team is more clinical in the final third.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the model suggesting a draw is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-2 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence in this prediction stands at 45%. Kick-off in the Championship awaits.