Statistical Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Middlesbrough

Queens Park Rangers, currently positioned second from the bottom of the league table, have not secured a victory in their previous nine matches, recording five draws and four losses. Their season tally includes only a single win to date. Middlesbrough’s recent form shows only one win in their last five outings, alongside one draw and three defeats. The team requires additional points to remain competitive for a play-off position. In the last seven league encounters between QPR and Middlesbrough, the visiting side has emerged victorious on four occasions, with one draw and two losses completing the record. Middlesbrough aims to achieve consecutive away league victories against QPR, a feat they have accomplished only once before, specifically in January 2018. Queens Park Rangers have not secured a win in any of their most recent seven midweek league fixtures, registering four draws and three losses. Their last midweek league triumph was a 4-2 home victory against Stoke in November 2023. Last season, Middlesbrough secured victories in both of their league matches played in London, defeating Millwall 3-1 and QPR 2-0. They now have an opportunity to win three consecutive games in the capital, a streak not achieved since February 2012. Finn Azaz of Middlesbrough has contributed to eight goals across his 16 away appearances for Boro in the Championship, comprising 5 goals and 3 assists. Notably, five of these goal involvements (2 goals, 3 assists) have occurred in his most recent seven away matches.