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This week we bring you the battle between Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers in a match that could go either way. Every point is crucial at this stage of the season, and both sides will be looking to score maximum points.
We encourage you to join us to take a look at the facts and figures surrounding this match, as we at JefeBet will give you our picks and predictions ahead of the big event.
We also encourage you to read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this game.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers EFL Championship Matchday 33 Game on February 18, 2023
- Where: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, England
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023, 10:0 AM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Middlesbrough (+160) / Draw (-275) / Queens Park Rangers (+450)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Middlesbrough (AH -0.75, -134) / Queens Park Rangers (AH +0.75, +102)
- Over/Under (2.5) from BetMGM: Over (-120), Under (-120)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-115) / No (-125)
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Betting on Middlesbrough
First, we have a Middlesbrough side that is going all out to reach the top of the Championship table. This team is in third place and with 32 games played they have won 16, drawn 6 and lost 10 for a total of 54 points. They are certainly still far behind leaders Burnley, who have 15 points more, but they are 5 points behind Sheffield United. So far this season, they have scored 53 goals and allowed 37.
However, in the last five Championship matches they have had excellent results with four wins (2-0 vs Watford; 3-0 vs Blackpool; 1-3 vs Cardiff City; 1-3 vs Sheffield United) and one defeat (2-0 vs Sunderland). In these games they scored 11 goals, which is really an exceptional mark for any team, thanks to their best goalscorers at the moment, Chuba Akpom and Cameron Archer.
Possible Middlesbrough lineup (4-3-3): Zack Steffen; Tommy Smith, Dael Fry, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Giles; Jonny Howson, Hayden Hackney, Marcus Forss; Chuba Akpom, Riley McGree, Cameron Archer.
Betting on Queens Park Rangers
On the other hand, the Queens Park Rangers have played 32 rounds of the Championship, winning 10 games, drawing 9 and losing 13, and thus have 39 points. In terms of goals, they have scored 33 – which gives them a rate of one goal per game – and conceded 43. While their attacking strategy favors them, there is a flaw in their defense that affects them greatly.
In terms of their recent matches, they have gone nine games without a win, which is both desperate and disappointing for the team. The last five rounds resulted in two draws (1-1 vs Swansea City; 1-1 vs Huddersfield Town) and three defeats (3-0 vs Hull City; 1-2 vs Millwall; 0-3 vs Sunderland). With all this, they barely managed to score three goals thanks to Jamal Lowe and Chris Martin.
Possible lineup Queens Park Rangers (4-4-2): Seny Dieng; Osman Kakay, Robert Dickie, Jimmy Dunne, Kenneth Paal; Sam Field, Stefan Johansen, Tim Iroegbunam, Ilias Chair; Jamal Lowe, Chris Martin.
JefeBet Prediction
The Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers match may already be determined by the disparity in the performances of each team. Not only are the two teams at the top and bottom of the table, but there is also a big difference in the effectiveness of both when it comes to defending. Therefore, we have no doubt that Middlesbrough are superior to Queens Park Rangers.
Prediction: Middlesbrough wins 2-0.
