Queens Park Rangers 1-4 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers are enduring a difficult spell in the Championship, currently languishing in 23rd position with just 9 points from 12 games. The Rs have failed to secure a victory in their last 10 matches, a worrying run that includes three consecutive defeats followed by three draws. Their offensive struggles are particularly evident, having scored only 3 goals in their last 6 games, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per match. Defensively, they've been more solid in recent outings, keeping clean sheets in their last two fixtures against Sunderland and Burnley. However, QPR's goal difference of -5 over the past six games highlights their overall difficulties at both ends of the pitch. With 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, the team's games have tended to be low-scoring affairs, reflecting their current offensive woes and improved defensive performances.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with their last six matches yielding two wins, one draw, and three losses. The Teesside club have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game, which has contributed to their negative goal difference of -4. Their most recent outing was a heavy 3-0 defeat at home to Coventry City, marking their worst loss in this run. On a more positive note, Middlesbrough have managed two clean sheets in their last six matches, both resulting in 1-0 victories against Sheffield United and West Brom. The team's goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging just one goal per game, but they've been involved in some high-scoring affairs, most notably a thrilling 3-3 draw away at Norwich. Despite their mixed results, Middlesbrough find themselves in a respectable 9th position in the Championship, suggesting they're still very much in the hunt for a play-off spot.

Recent home/away form

Queens Park Rangers

Queens Park Rangers have been struggling at home, failing to secure a victory in their last six matches at Loftus Road. The R's have endured a difficult run, with three losses and three draws in this period. Notably, they've managed to score in five of these six games, but their defensive frailties have been exposed, conceding nine goals in total. The most concerning result was a 3-1 defeat to Hull City, which represents their heaviest home loss in this stretch. QPR have kept only one clean sheet during this run, a goalless draw against Sunderland in their most recent home fixture. Their inability to convert draws into wins has contributed to their low league position, with the team currently sitting in 23rd place in the Championship. The R's have been involved in some tight contests, with 83% of their home games seeing both teams score, suggesting they're competitive but struggling to close out matches.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and three losses in their last six matches on the road. The Teessiders have struggled to find consistency, alternating between positive and negative results without stringing together more than two consecutive wins or losses. Their most recent outing, a thrilling 3-3 draw against Norwich, was their highest-scoring away game in this run, demonstrating their attacking potential. Defensively, Boro have been somewhat solid, keeping two clean sheets in their last six away fixtures. However, they've also conceded in four of these matches, including shipping three goals in their latest encounter. With an average of 1.17 goals scored and conceded per game, Middlesbrough's away performances have been fairly balanced, reflected in their goal difference of zero. Interestingly, 67% of their recent away matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs on their travels.