When the two sides last met, back in Boro stormed to a 3-0 win at the Riverside Stadium, with the likes of Britt Assombalonga and Marvin Johnson getting on the scoresheet.
A win for Neil Warnock's side could see them move to within just two points of sixth place, in a tightly-packed top-half of the table.
Elsewhere, Bournemouth's caretaker manager Jonathan Woodgate has been discussing the influence of Burnley boss Sean Dyche when he was managing Middlesbrough.
Woodgate revealed: "I’ve never managed against him, but on the phone he was always there for me when I was manager with Middlesbrough.
"He’d always give me advice, always speak to me on the phone, pick the phone up whenever.
"There was a time when Ben Gibson came to Middlesbrough last season and I spoke to him often on the phone as well. So he’s a really good guy, offered me great advice when I was managing."
Scroll your way through the gallery to see all today's Championship stories and transfer news, involving Middlesbrough and a number of other second-tier clubs:
1. Red Devils step up Aarons chase
Manchester United are rumoured to have opened talks with Norwich City over a summer swoop for defender Max Aarons. He looks set to be brought in to replace Diego Dalot, who is currently on loan with AC Milan. (Calcio Mercato) Photo: Stephen Pond
2. Field tipped for permanent exit
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Sam Field, currently on loan at QPR, is believed to have little chance of playing for the Baggies again, and could join the Hoops permanently when the summer transfer window opens. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Victor Fraile
3. Bees could hang onto Toney
Football pundit Don Goodman has backed Brentford to hang on to star striker Ivan Toney in the summer, citing the club's healthy financial status as a key reason. The forward has scored 22 goals in 27 league games so far this season. (Sky Sports) Photo: George Wood
4. Stockley could leave Lilywhites this summer
Preston North End forward Jayden Stockley could be set for a permanent exit in the summer, with Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer revealing he's keen on signing two of his current loan deals permanent in the next transfer window. (The 72) Photo: Justin Setterfield