"Embarking on what has become a real Championship fairytale this season, the mood around Tyneside remains at a red-hot high and it is no secret that the Reds are widely regarded as a standout promotion contender this year. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits and last seen earlier in the week clinched a 2-1 victory away at Charlton, Boro open Saturday's fixtures holding a four-point buffer in the automatic promotion spots."
"As for the visitors, spending the majority of last season looking over their shoulder at a looming relegation scrap, QPR have firmly cemented their spot as one of the Championship's ultimate surprise packages this time around. Last seen earlier in the week snatching a sensational last-gasp 2-1 victory at home against Birmingham, Julien Stephan's men suddenly have their sights set on punching a famous play-off ticket in 2026."
Middlesbrough have built a strong promotion push under new boss Kim Hellberg, holding a four-point buffer in the automatic spots and suffering only one Riverside defeat since April. The Reds have won their last three Championship matches by an aggregate 8-3, including victories of 4-1 at Hull, 2-1 at Charlton and 2-1 against Derby. QPR have emerged as a surprise package under Julien Stephan, sitting just outside the play-off positions on goal difference after recent wins including 3-1 against West Brom and a last-gasp 2-1 over Birmingham. Both teams arrive in good form ahead of the Riverside meeting.
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