Loftus Road · Analysis updated 05:08 UTC
QPR vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for QPR and 1.50 for Middlesbrough, a combined total of 3.50. That distribution gives QPR the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 68% for over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws roughly 51% of the time.
Model pick
QPR to Win
49.3% probability
Expected goals
2.00 – 1.50
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
71%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
51%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–19.1%
- 2–19.1%
- 1–26.8%
- 2–26.8%
- 3–16.0%
Why the model likes this
Middlesbrough away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Head-to-head goals
Both teams scored in 7 of the last 10 meetings.
Most likely outcome
The model rates QPR to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 49% / 22% / 29% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.00 goals for QPR and 1.50 for Middlesbrough, a combined 3.50 — an open game on paper.
Recent form
QPR
Middlesbrough
- 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lincoln · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-07T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Wrexham · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Espanyol · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-07-25T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Huddersfield · 1-3 (L)
- 2026-07-18T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Celtic · 1-1 (D)
Head-to-head
- 2026-03-08T16:30:00.000Z · QPR 0-4 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2025-12-13T15:00:00.000Z · QPR 1-3 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2025-03-11T19:45:00.000Z · QPR 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2024-11-05T19:45:00.000Z · QPR 1-4 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2024-03-09T15:00:00.000Z · QPR 0-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2023-09-02T14:00:00.000Z · QPR 2-0 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2023-02-18T15:00:00.000Z · QPR 1-3 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2022-08-06T14:00:00.000Z · QPR 3-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2022-02-09T19:45:00.000Z · QPR 2-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
- 2021-08-18T18:45:00.000Z · QPR 3-2 Middlesbrough (Championship)
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QPR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Bolton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | West Brom | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | Swansea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Wolves | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | West Ham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Burnley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Watford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Preston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 20 | Stoke City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 22 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 23 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 24 | Southampton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 |
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.