Prediction for match Middlesbrough — QPR

Match Analysis: Middlesbrough vs QPR

In the English Championship on December 13, Middlesbrough will face QPR. The main odds for the outcome are as follows: Middlesbrough's win is priced at 1.92, a draw at 3.60, and a QPR victory at 3.71. The probabilities for 1X2 are distributed as follows: Middlesbrough - 48.76%, draw - 26.01%, QPR - 25.23%. These figures highlight Middlesbrough as the favorite, although the gap between the teams isn't too large, adding intrigue to the betting choices. High odds on goal totals are also presented, suggesting a potentially high-scoring encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Middlesbrough has an average possession of 64.2%, with 0.6 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 2.4 offsides per game. QPR lags behind in ball control with 43.4%, recording 0.8 yellows, 10 fouls, and 2 offsides. Middlesbrough's last three matches: 09.12.2025 Charlton Athletic - Middlesbrough 1-2, 05.12.2025 Hull City - Middlesbrough 1-4, 29.11.2025 Middlesbrough - Derby County 2-1. QPR played as follows: 09.12.2025 QPR - Birmingham 2-1, 06.12.2025 QPR - West Bromwich 3-1, 29.11.2025 Norwich City - QPR 3-1. In their head-to-head on 11.03.2025, Middlesbrough defeated QPR 2-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, both teams have shown a knack for scoring: Middlesbrough had 4 out of 5 matches end with over 2.5 goals, and QPR matched this with 4 out of 5 over. The average number of goals in Middlesbrough's matches is 3.8, and for QPR, it's 3.4. Middlesbrough scores an average of 2.2 goals, while QPR scores 2, with both conceding 1.6 and 1.4 respectively. By halves, Middlesbrough had over 1.5 goals in the first half three times out of five, and twice in the second half. For QPR, it was twice over 1.5 in the first half and three times in the second. Middlesbrough most frequently scores between 61-75 and 76-90 minutes (29% each), while QPR scores most often between 31-45 minutes (45%). Middlesbrough concedes most often between 31-45 minutes (42%), and QPR in the final stages (76-90 minutes, 50%). The high average goal stats and frequent over 2.5 outcomes for both sides support a bet on a high-scoring match. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.81, making this a tempting prediction.

Corner Totals Analysis

Middlesbrough averages 7 corners per match, while QPR averages 5.8. In their last 5 matches, both teams had 3 out of 5 games end with over 9.5 corners. The line for corner totals highlights 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.52, under 9.5 at 2.32. Middlesbrough is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.50. Considering the high averages for corners and the frequency of over 9.5 outcomes, it's logical to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners as an additional option.