Queens Park Rangers hosts Middlesbrough in upcoming Championship football match

Queens Park Rangers prepares to host Middlesbrough this Saturday at 15:00 BST. The R's enter the match undefeated in their opening four Championship games, sitting near the top of the table. Conversely, Middlesbrough holds seventh place but enters the contest winless in their last six away league games. Historical trends show Middlesbrough has dominated this fixture recently, winning each of the last five league meetings against Queens Park Rangers. Queens Park Rangers has demonstrated resilience this season, securing more points from losing positions than any other team in the Championship. Both clubs have been aggressive offensively, as they lead the league in total shots taken with 70 apiece through the early part of the season.

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