The last time the two sides met, back in Boro powered 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 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."
Click and scroll through the gallery to see all today's Championship stories and transfer news, involving Middlesbrough and a number of other second-tier clubs:
1. Magpies 'blocked' Longstaff exit
Newcastle United are believed to have blocked Watford's attempts to sign midfielder Matty Longstaff on loan due to a disagreement with the club's owners, who they believed "unsettled" the player with their advances. (Football Insider) Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Bakayoko set for Sky Blues exit
Coventry City striker Amadou Bakayoko looks set to leave the Sky Blues this summer, with a new contract with the club now looking unlikely. League One sides such as Doncaster Rovers and Swindon are understood to be keen. (Coventry Telegraph) Photo: Alex Burstow
3. Three-way battle opens up for Cherries job
David Wagner, John Terry, and Jonathan Woodgate are rumoured to be on a three-man shortlist for the vacant Bournemouth job. The Cherries are currently hanging onto the final play-off spot, in a tightly-packed top half of the table. (The Sun) Photo: Richard Heathcote
4. Potters stalwart continues MLS talks
Stoke City stalwart Ryan Shawcross looks to be close to confirming his Potters exit after over a decade at the club. He's said to in talks with Phil Neville's Inter Miami over a move to the MLS this summer. (Daily Mail) Photo: Nathan Stirk