Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Mar 02, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Sunday,

QPR

Middlesbrough

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

As Queens Park Rangers prepare to host Middlesbrough in the English League Championship on March 8, 2026, the stakes are high for both teams. Queens Park Rangers have struggled recently, securing only one win in their last five outings. Their recent form indicates vulnerabilities, especially in defense, where they have conceded too many goals, straining their ability to secure points at home.

On the other hand, Middlesbrough enters the match with a slight edge, having won two of their last five matches. Their tactical approach has focused on a robust midfield presence, allowing them to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. This could be crucial against a QPR side that has shown inconsistency in their defensive setups.

Bookmaker odds indicate a competitive matchup, with QPR at 3.36 for a home win, while Middlesbrough is favored at 2.07. The model prediction suggests a 27.6% chance for a home win, a 25.7% chance for a draw, and a 46.6% chance that Middlesbrough will come away victorious. While both teams have room for improvement, their recent performances suggest Middlesbrough may have the upper hand, although in soccer, results remain inherently unpredictable.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-02T10:52:03+00:00.

QPR
27.9%		 Draw
26.8%		 Middlesbrough
45.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Middlesbrough: 13.08% QPR: 0.82%

00:00 / 90:00 GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+

Watch Watch and Bet QPR – Middlesbrough available at: Bet Now (Full Screen)

Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 3.35 3.54 2.12
MarathonBet 3.36 3.45 2.08 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 3.3 3.4 2.05
Pinnacle 3.36 3.61 2.07

Latest Results

28.02.26 Queens Park Rangers – Sheffield United – 0:2
24.02.26 Southampton FC – Queens Park Rangers – 5:0
21.02.26 Hull City – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3
14.02.26 Queens Park Rangers – Blackburn Rovers – 1:3
06.02.26 Charlton Athletic – Queens Park Rangers – 0:0		 24.02.26 Middlesbrough FC – Leicester City – 1:1
21.02.26 Middlesbrough FC – Oxford United – 0:0
16.02.26 Coventry City – Middlesbrough FC – 3:1
09.02.26 Sheffield United – Middlesbrough FC – 1:2
31.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Norwich City – 1:0

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 15 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, QPR won 1.
  • QPR is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Middlesbrough‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • QPR may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Middlesbrough could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, QPR won 7 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 29:38. (average 1.5:1.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, QPR won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 13:20. (average 1.4:2.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    13.12.25 Middlesbrough FC – Queens Park Rangers – 3:1
    11.03.25 Middlesbrough FC – Queens Park Rangers – 2:1
    05.11.24 Queens Park Rangers – Middlesbrough FC – 1:4
    09.03.24 Queens Park Rangers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:2
    02.09.23 Middlesbrough FC – Queens Park Rangers – 0:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 35 21 8 6 72:38 34 71
    2 Middlesbrough 34 18 9 7 51:34 17 63
    3 Millwall 35 18 8 9 47:40 7 62
    4 Ipswich 33 17 9 7 59:34 25 60
    5 Hull 34 18 6 10 56:48 8 60
    6 Wrexham 35 15 12 8 54:45 9 57
    7 Southampton 35 14 11 10 57:46 11 53
    8 Derby 35 14 9 12 52:46 6 51
    9 Watford 35 13 12 10 45:41 4 51
    10 Bristol City 35 14 8 13 48:44 4 50
    11 Birmingham 34 13 10 11 45:43 2 49
    12 Preston 35 12 13 10 41:40 1 49
    13 Sheffield Utd 35 15 3 17 50:48 2 48
    14 Stoke 35 13 8 14 39:34 5 47
    15 QPR 35 13 8 14 46:54 -8 47
    16 Swansea 35 13 7 15 40:43 -3 46
    17 Norwich 35 13 6 16 47:44 3 45
    18 Charlton 35 10 11 14 33:44 -11 41
    19 Portsmouth 34 10 9 15 34:44 -10 39
    20 Blackburn 35 10 8 17 33:46 -13 38
    21 West Brom 35 9 8 18 34:52 -18 35
    22 Leicester 35 10 10 15 47:56 -9 34
    23 Oxford Utd 35 7 11 17 31:47 -16 32
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 35 1 8 26 21:71 -50 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.39 (59.25%)

    2. Ipswich: 5.78 (14.21%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 6.28 (13.08%)

    4. Millwall: 29 (2.83%)

    5. Hull City: 94.2 (0.87%)

    6. Southampton: 100 (0.82%)

    7. Wrexham: 100 (0.82%)

    8. QPR: 100 (0.82%)

    9. Blackburn: 100 (0.82%)

    10. Portsmouth: 100 (0.82%)

    11. Swansea: 100 (0.82%)

    12. Norwich: 100 (0.82%)

    13. Charlton: 100 (0.82%)

    14. Preston: 180.2 (0.46%)

    15. Sheffield Utd: 180.2 (0.46%)

    16. Watford: 180.2 (0.46%)

    17. Stoke City: 180.2 (0.46%)

    18. Derby: 180.2 (0.46%)

    19. Bristol City: 180.2 (0.46%)

    20. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.46%)

    Queens Park Rangers – Middlesbrough and other English League Championship events on our partner.

    • English League Championship

    Related Articles

    0 Comment