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Mark Warburton's QPR will also be looking to put things right when they lock horns with Boro on Sunday, as the London outfit are still searching for their first points since the second tier was given the go ahead to restart.
Indeed, the Rs suffered three consecutive defeats against Barnsley, Charlton Athletic and Fulham in the month of June and are now firmly out of the running for a top-six finish as the season draws to a close.
The coronavirus-enforced shutdown came at the worst time for a QPR side that enjoyed a six-game unbeaten run before the lockdown period, and Warburton's men now occupy 15th spot in the table - seven clear of the bottom three on 50 points.
With four of QPR's final six fixtures coming away from home, Warburton will be hoping to rectify his side's poor form on the road as soon as possible, with the R's only able to boast a measly one win from their last nine on their travels.
A Britt Assombalonga double salvaged a point for Boro when the sides last locked horns in November as the clubs played out a 2-2 draw at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
Middlesbrough Championship form: LDWLWL
Queens Park Rangers Championship form: WDWLLL
Middlesbrough have no fresh injury problems heading into the clash with QPR.
The only concern for Warnock is the ankle injury keeping Daniel Ayala out of action, but other than that the veteran manager has a full selection of players from which to call upon this weekend.
There could be some changes in the final third for Boro, with Ashley Fletcher and Marcus Tavernier both pushing for starts having come off the bench last time out.
Meanwhile, QPR have no injury issues to contend with whatsoever at this moment in time.
Ilias Chair was forced to settle for a place amongst the substitutes last time out and could make the starting lineup for this one, but Warburton's men will have had a couple more days rest than Boro and there are not expected to be many changes to this QPR side.
Middlesbrough possible starting lineup:
Stojanovic; Spence, Fry, Friend, Johnson; McNair, Wing, Howson; Tavernier, Assombalonga, Coulson
Queens Park Rangers possible starting lineup:
Kelly, Kane, Barbet, Cameron, Manning; Ball, Amos; Samuel, Chair, Eze; Hugill
Indeed, the Rs suffered three consecutive defeats against Barnsley, Charlton Athletic and Fulham in the month of June and are now firmly out of the running for a top-six finish as the season draws to a close.
The coronavirus-enforced shutdown came at the worst time for a QPR side that enjoyed a six-game unbeaten run before the lockdown period, and Warburton's men now occupy 15th spot in the table - seven clear of the bottom three on 50 points.
With four of QPR's final six fixtures coming away from home, Warburton will be hoping to rectify his side's poor form on the road as soon as possible, with the R's only able to boast a measly one win from their last nine on their travels.
A Britt Assombalonga double salvaged a point for Boro when the sides last locked horns in November as the clubs played out a 2-2 draw at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
Middlesbrough Championship form: LDWLWL
Queens Park Rangers Championship form: WDWLLL
Middlesbrough have no fresh injury problems heading into the clash with QPR.
The only concern for Warnock is the ankle injury keeping Daniel Ayala out of action, but other than that the veteran manager has a full selection of players from which to call upon this weekend.
There could be some changes in the final third for Boro, with Ashley Fletcher and Marcus Tavernier both pushing for starts having come off the bench last time out.
Meanwhile, QPR have no injury issues to contend with whatsoever at this moment in time.
Ilias Chair was forced to settle for a place amongst the substitutes last time out and could make the starting lineup for this one, but Warburton's men will have had a couple more days rest than Boro and there are not expected to be many changes to this QPR side.
Middlesbrough possible starting lineup:
Stojanovic; Spence, Fry, Friend, Johnson; McNair, Wing, Howson; Tavernier, Assombalonga, Coulson
Queens Park Rangers possible starting lineup:
Kelly, Kane, Barbet, Cameron, Manning; Ball, Amos; Samuel, Chair, Eze; Hugill
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