Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Middlesbrough

Recent form

Queens Park Rangers

QPR's recent form has been impressive, with the team currently on a three-game unbeaten run, including two consecutive wins against Rotherham and Bristol City. Despite their 19th position in the league table, QPR has shown resilience in their last six matches, securing three wins, two draws, and only one loss. The team has been involved in high-scoring encounters, with 70% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals and an average of 2.67 total goals per match. QPR's attack has been potent, scoring 1.5 goals per game, while their defense has conceded 1.17 goals per game on average. The most recent 2-2 draw against West Brom showcases QPR's ability to compete against strong opposition.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last six games yielding a mixed bag of results. They have suffered a run of three consecutive defeats, which was followed by a win against Leicester. However, they then lost again to Preston before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over Norwich in their most recent match. Notably, Middlesbrough's games have been high-scoring, with five out of their last six matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Additionally, both teams have scored in 70% of these games, indicating that Middlesbrough's matches have been entertaining for neutral fans. Despite their inconsistent form, the win against Norwich could provide a much-needed boost as they look to climb the Championship table from their current 12th position.

Recent home/away form

Queens Park Rangers

QPR's recent home form has been mixed, with two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches at Loftus Road. They have managed to score in all of their recent home games, netting a total of 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game. However, they have also conceded in five out of the six matches, letting in eight goals at an average of 1.33 per game. Notably, 80% of these games have seen both teams score, and 70% have featured over 2.5 goals, highlighting the entertaining nature of QPR's home matches. While they have not recorded any significant runs of wins or losses, their 2-2 draws against West Brom and Norwich stand out as particularly high-scoring encounters.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form has been mixed, with three wins and three losses in their last six games. They have struggled to keep clean sheets, conceding in all six matches, with an average of 2.17 goals conceded per game. However, they have managed to score in five out of the six games, averaging 1.5 goals per game. The standout result is the heavy 6-1 defeat against Chelsea in the League Cup, which is a particularly high-scoring game. Despite this, Middlesbrough have shown an ability to win away from home, with a run of two consecutive wins against Millwall and Huddersfield in the Championship.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Middlesbrough show that as of the information available until the given date (March 8, 2024):

- QPR has won 10 games out of the 21 meetings.
- Middlesbrough has won 19 games.
- They have drawn 18 times.

Additionally, some key statistical points include:

- QPR has scored an average of 34 goals in these 21 matches.
- Middlesbrough has scored an average of 27 goals in the same matches.
- The average goals per match between the two teams is 3.2.

Please note that the information provided is specific to the date mentioned in the search results (March 8, 2024), and any future matches or updates after that date will not be reflected in this response.