Loftus Road | EFL Championship 2026-27 | Saturday, September 5 | 3pm BST
It’s second vs fifth in the EFL Championship this Saturday and here at BetVictor News we take a closer look at the QPR vs Middlesbrough odds – providing a detailed match preview, score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, the best betting angles and more.
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QPR Vs Middlesbrough Odds
With both sides looking to maintain their unbeaten starts in England’s second tier, the QPR vs Middlesbrough Championship odds favour the visitors to Loftus Road. Kim Hellberg’s side are 23/20, the draw is online at 13/5 with Rangers priced at 85/40.
Ahead of the eagerly anticipated clash in W12, the most popular QPR vs Middlesbrough betting markets are online which include BTTS, O/U, anytime goalscorers, bet builders, bet boosts, correct score, Asian lines and many, many more.
QPR Vs Middlesbrough Preview
On MD4, QPR beat Cardiff 2-1 to move joint-top of the EFL Championship table. A brace from Rumarn Burrell was enough to down the Bluebirds and naturally, confidence is extremely high in the Blue and White half of west London. Despite the new walk out anthem in W12 taking plenty of stick online.
As far as Middlesbrough are concerned, they are essentially where they want to be in the standings at this stage of the season. Seven points from 12 is a decent return but Kim Hellberg – and supporters – will expect and automatic promotion push. Especially with the outlay spent on Will Lankshear – who has netted six times in all comps so far in 2026-27.
QPR Vs Middlesbrough H2H Record
The QPR vs Middlesbrough H2H record is almost identical in terms of wins. Rangers have 23 victories in this fixture compared to Boro’s 24. Last season, the Teesiders ran out 4-0 winners in west London whilst recording a 3-1 scoreline at the Riverside.
QPR vs Middlesbrough H2H record:
- QPR wins – 23
- Draws – 18
- Middlesbrough wins – 24
QPR Vs Middlesbrough Team News
Having rotated his starting XI slightly for the Cardiff game, QPR boss Julien Stephan could recall the likes of Richard Kone, Ilias Chair and Paul Smyth. After his two-goal haul against the Bluebirds, Rumarn Burrell will spearhead the attack.
After Middlesbrough’s 1-1 draw with Burnley, the Teesiders are set to give Amario Cozier-Duberry his debut on the right hand side of a three-pronged attack. Man of the moment Will Lankshear will be the focal point of the forwards as he looks to build on his fast start to life at the Riverside.
QPR Vs Middlesbrough Predicted Lineups
QPR predicted lineup:
Charles; Lamptey, Dunne, Edwards, Cirkin; Vale, Madsen, Kamara, Chair; Kone, Burrell
Middlesbrough predicted lineup:
Vitek; Brittain, Ayling, Jones, Borges; Berhalter, Malanda, Morris; Cozier-Duberry, Lankshear, Joseph
QPR Vs Middlesbrough TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
QPR vs Middlesbrough is not available to watch live in the UK on TV or via a stream (owing to the 3pm blackout). However, supporters can watch the highlights on ITV4 from 11pm on Saturday, September 5. Fans can also tune in via BBC Radio Tees.
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QPR Vs Middlesbrough Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- EFL Championship stats – Boro are unbeaten in their last five H2H clashes.
- QPR stats – Julien Stephan’s side are unbeaten in the league this season.
- Middlesbrough stats – Kim Hellberg’s only Championship defeat this season came against Blackburn on MD2.
Top Betting Angles for QPR vs Middlesbrough
- Over 3.5 goals: Has landed in three of the last four H2H Championship clashes. Online at 15/8.
- BTTS (Yes): QPR have seen BTTS land in 70% of their last 10 home games. Middlesbrough have seen BTTS land in 80% of their last 10 away games. Available at 3/5.
- Anytime goalscorers: Rumarn Burrell (9/4), Will Lankshear (6/4), Richard Kone (9/4) and Morgan Whittaker (6/4) are all worth considering.
QPR Vs Middlesbrough Prediction
In what has the potential to be the standout game of the EFL Championship on MD5, we are going to back a blockbuster down in Shepherd’s Bush with the home side clinching a famous win in and end-to-end thriller.
Prediction: QPR 3-2 Middlesbrough
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