QPR v Middlesbrough: Betting Odds & Prediction
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Improving QPR aim to pull clear of the Championship drop zone as they host 12th-placed Middlesbrough at Loftus Road on Saturday.
The Hoops salvaged a 2-2 draw in a controversial encounter with West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, while Middlesbrough ran out 3-1 winners at home to Norwich City.
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QPR’s three-match winning run ended with a 2-2 draw with West Brom, despite an impressive performance against the promotion chasers. Sam Field’s double earned them a point, but they will rue having a penalty saved and a strong appeal for a second waved away. Although the Hoops are hovering just above the relegation places, they have lost just once in nine outings. Their home record is the division’s second worst, only ahead of bottom club Rotherham United.
A poor run of results stalled Middlesbrough’s promotion push, but the Carabao Cup semi-finalists returned to the top half with a 3-1 comeback win against Norwich City. A Lukas Engel goal sealed Boro’s first league win at the Riverside Stadium since December, but it took a bizarre red card for Canaries’ winger Borja Sainz to spark the Teessiders to life. Only league leaders Leicester City have netted more away goals than Middlesbrough’s 30.
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Forward Rayan Kolli remains QPR’s only injury, while the hosts are strengthened by the end of midfielder Jack Colback’s two-match suspension.
Depleted Boro were boosted by skipper Jonny Howson and winger Isaiah Jones returning to the squad in midweek. Centre back Dael Fry (groin) may also be available.
Betting Odds
QPR are backed to make home advantage pay, with a best price of 7/5 (an implied probability of 41.67%) with several outlets. A best price of 2/1 (carrying an implied probability of 33.33%) on a Boro win is
available with Betfair and Matchbook. The draw is priced at 5/2 (implied probability of 28.57%) with bet365.
Prediction
A close call, but OddsNow predict QPR to continue their revival with a narrow win.