Michael Beale could make one change to the side that faced Blackburn last weekend with Taylor Richards replacing Olamide Shodipo. Influential winger Chris Willock was absent from the matchday squad last time out and remains a confirmed absentee for the visit of Middlesbrough. Chris Wilder could hand a full debut to summer signing Marcus Forss who appeared from the bench against West Brom on the opening day. Paddy McNair missed the opening day game through suspension and could start in midfield here, while Dael Fry has returned from injury and could replace Marc Bola at centre-back.
A Lewis Travis wondergoal was all that separated the two sides last Saturday as QPR succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Jon Dahl Tomasson's Blackburn side. Michael Beale is still working out his best starting XI since taking over his first managerial role and this will be another stern test for the London club. Izzy Jones needed just 10 minutes to open his account for the season last weekend, putting Middlesbrough ahead against West Brom before a John Swift debut goal levelled the scoreline. The Teessiders have been tipped for promotion by many this season and will be favoured ahead of this game. 0:2
QPR have drawn their last 3 home matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions. QPR have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions. QPR have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Middlesbrough in all competitions.
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