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:
5. Robins loanee set for return
Bristol City look set to welcome loanee Steven Sessegnon back to the first team following a lengthy spell out with injury. He joined on a season-long loan from Fulham back in the summer. (Bristol Post) Photo: Pete Norton
6. Lions youngster close to new deal
Millwall look set to see another promising youngster commit their future to the club, with 20-year-old Tyler Burey set to sign a contract extension with the Lions. He's been at the club since 2019, after joining from AFC Wimbledon. (News at Den) Photo: Justin Setterfield
7. Phillips questions Field decision
Football pundit Kevin Phillips has questioned West Brom's decision to loan out midfielder Sam Field to QPR, claiming that his absence at the club could prove costly as they continue to struggle in the top tier. (Football League World) Photo: Gareth Copley
8. Ex-Owls loanee could join Watford
Watford are closing in on a move for ex-Sheffield Wednesday loanee Achraf Lazaar. The left-back is set to train with the Hornets ahead of signing a short-term deal, following his release from Newcastle United. (Sport Witness) Photo: HECTOR RETAMAL