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As Queens Park Rangers prepare to host Middlesbrough FC at Loftus Road on September 5, 2026, both teams head into the match with contrasting recent performances. Queens Park Rangers have secured victories in three of their last five outings, showcasing resilience and tactical adaptability. However, they face a formidable Middlesbrough side, who come into the match with an impressive four wins out of their last five matches, indicating strong momentum and confidence.
Queens Park Rangers will aim to exploit their home advantage, leveraging their strong attacking play and solid defensive organization. That said, Middlesbrough’s away form has been noteworthy, demonstrating effective counter-attacking strategies and a disciplined defensive setup.
The current bookmakers’ odds reflect the tight competition, with Queens Park Rangers at 3.44 for a home win, while Middlesbrough are favored at 2.04 for an away victory. Our model predicts a near even chance of 26.1% for a home win versus 47.3% for an away win, while a draw stands at 26.3%. This match promises to be a closely fought contest, with both teams capable of claiming all three points, making it essential for both to be at their tactical best.
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| QPR 27.1% |
Draw 27.2% |
Middlesbrough 45.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.40 | 3.50 | 2.05 | |
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3.70 | 3.40 | 2.03 | |
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3.42 | 3.42 | 2.07 | |
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3.34 | 3.56 | 2.09 | |
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3.45 | 3.45 | 2.02 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Blackburn Rovers – Queens Park Rangers – 1:2 22.08.26 Queens Park Rangers – Bolton Wanderers – 0:0 15.08.26 Portsmouth FC – Queens Park Rangers – 1:3 08.08.26 Queens Park Rangers – Millwall – 1:2 penalties 01.08.26 AFC Wimbledon – Queens Park Rangers – 2:3 |
29.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – West Bromwich Albion – 3:1 25.08.26 Doncaster Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 1:3 22.08.26 Blackburn Rovers – Middlesbrough FC – 2:1 15.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – Lincoln City – 2:1 07.08.26 Middlesbrough FC – Wrexham AFC – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.03.26 Queens Park Rangers – Middlesbrough FC – 0:4 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 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Charlton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 2 |
| 21 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 |
| 22 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Stoke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
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