Middlesbrough FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Aug | Bristol City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 May | Luton Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 May | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Norwich City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Middlesbrough FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 29 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 8 / 5 / 2 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 3 |
| 30 | Scored | 24 |
| 19 | Conceded | 18 |
| +11 | GD | +6 |
| 1.93 | PPG | 1.60 |
| 53% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Middlesbrough FC are 2nd (29 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Richard Kone | 5 G | 1 A |
| Paul Smyth | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 G | |
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Queens Park Rangers FC get us underway at Riverside Stadium.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Uche Ikpeazu makes it 1-0.
- 12' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Middlesbrough FC is showing some good football. However, Middlesbrough FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 22' Seny Dieng, a Senegal goalkeeper, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 38' A moment of madness from Moses Odubajo on 38 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Queens Park Rangers FC will be frustrated.
- 43' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Queens Park Rangers FC's shape.
- 48' Jonathan Howson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 49' Jonathan Howson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Queens Park Rangers FC are in front.
- 50' Moses Odubajo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 50.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Isaiah Jones on 54 minutes.
- 56' Goal! Lyndon Dykes scores his 56 goal in 251 matches.
- 57' Osman Kakay is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ilias Chair at the 57 minute mark.
- 58' The whistle greets Ilias Chair as he departs to be replaced by Osman Kakay.
- 63' Middlesbrough FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 68' A change in the Queens Park Rangers FC ranks — Lyndon Dykes exits the field as Charlie Austin enters on 68.
- 71' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Uche Ikpeazu departs to be replaced by Chuba Akpom.
- 72' Goal! Matty Crooks scores his 36 goal in 192 matches.
- 76' Goal! Chris Willock scores his 25 goal in 392 matches.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' Martin Payero gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Djed Spence and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stefan Johansen on 90.
- The final score is 2-3.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 17
- 6
- 16
-
29
Djed Spence ↓ Martin Payero 86'
- 27
- 2
- 25
-
9
Uche Ikpeazu ↓ Chuba Akpom 71'
- 35
Bench
- 14
- 22
- 28
- 5
-
19
Chuba Akpom ↑ 71'
-
10
Martin Payero ↑ 86'
- 37
Coach
Neil Warnock
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Osman Kakay 58'
- 6
- 22
- 5
- 4
- 1
- 12
-
3
Lee Wallace ↓ Jimmy Dunne 86'
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↓ Charlie Austin 68'
- 21
Bench
-
20
Jimmy Dunne ↑ 86'
-
45
Charlie Austin ↑ 68'
- 13
- 98
-
24
Osman Kakay ↑ 58'
- 37
- 19
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Willock | 3 |
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Rob Dickie | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 2 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
| Jonathan Howson | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-08-18
Middlesbrough FC
2–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2021-08-14
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Bristol City FC
W
2021-08-08
Fulham FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-05-08
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2021-05-01
Luton Town FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2021-04-24
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2021-08-18
Middlesbrough FC
2–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-08-14
Hull City AFC
0–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-08-07
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–1
Millwall FC
D
2021-05-08
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–1
Luton Town FC
W
2021-05-01
Stoke City FC
0–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2021-04-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Norwich City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 75% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
68%
Middlesbrough FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 0
4.9%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.9%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.