Queens Park Rangers FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Queens Park Rangers FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
- Queens Park Rangers FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Jul | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 May | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Jul | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Preston North End FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 30 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Queens Park Rangers FC | Middlesbrough FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #3 |
| 13 | Points | 15 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 3 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 3 / 1 |
| 10 | Scored | 16 |
| 7 | Conceded | 12 |
| +3 | GD | +4 |
| 1.63 | PPG | 1.88 |
| 38% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
65%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC are 6th (13 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/2
31-45
4/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
| Koki Saito | 1 G |
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Queens Park Rangers FC launch into their encounter with Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 13' Chris Willock does the damage! The net is bulging and Queens Park Rangers FC surge ahead!
- 17' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 17.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 27' The deadlock is broken! Rob Dickie gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
- 32' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 38' What composure from Lyndon Dykes! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 41' Matty Crooks has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 41 minutes.
- 46' Paddy McNair gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Malik Dijksteel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Queens Park Rangers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Marcus Forss does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jonathan Howson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 68' Tommy Smith is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Forss at the 68 minute mark.
- 73' A moment of madness from Marc Bola on 73 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Middlesbrough FC will be frustrated.
- 74' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Chris Willock has done his job and it is now time for Albert Adomah to step up.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Stefan Johansen.
- 82' The Queens Park Rangers FC bench stirs into life. Stefan Johansen is withdrawn and Andre Dozzell gets his opportunity.
- 87' Macauley Bonne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lyndon Dykes on 87 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Queens Park Rangers FC team. Ilias Chair is replaced by Niko Hamalainen on 88 minute.
- 90' Osman Kakay is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Queens Park Rangers FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 15
- 8
-
6
Stefan Johansen ↓ Andre Dozzell 82'
- 2
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Niko Hamalainen 88'
- 4
- 1
- 22
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↓ Macauley Bonne 87'
-
7
Chris Willock ↓ Albert Adomah 74'
Bench
-
18
Macauley Bonne ↑ 87'
-
17
Andre Dozzell ↑ 82'
-
19
Niko Hamalainen ↑ 88'
- 25
-
37
Albert Adomah ↑ 74'
- –
- 32
Coach
Michael Beale
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Chuba Akpom 46'
-
21
Marcus Forss ↓ Tommy Smith 68'
- 3
- 16
- 27
- 26
- 25
- 1
- 8
- 2
-
15
Malik Dijksteel ↓ Paddy McNair 46'
Bench
-
14
Tommy Smith ↑ 68'
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 46'
- 6
- 23
-
29
Chuba Akpom ↑ 46'
- 20
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Willock | 3 |
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 2 |
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
| Jonathan Howson | 2 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 2 |
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 2 |
| Jonathan Howson | 2 |
Head to Head
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2022-08-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2022-07-30
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2022-05-07
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2022-04-29
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Sheffield United FC
L
2022-04-23
Stoke City FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2022-04-18
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Derby County FC
W
Middlesbrough FC Form
2022-08-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-07-30
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2022-05-07
Preston North End FC
4–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-04-30
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
Stoke City FC
W
2022-04-27
Middlesbrough FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2022-04-23
Swansea City AFC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
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
Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
48%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Middlesbrough FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Queens Park Rangers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC
| Handicap | Queens Park Rangers FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

