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:
9. Terriers close in on Niasse
Huddersfield Town are believed to be closing in a move for free agent striker Oumar Niasse. The former Everton and man, currently a free agent, was also on Middlesbrough's radar in the last transfer window. (The 72) Photo: Stu Forster
10. Gers winger eyes EFL switch
Rangers winger Jordan Jones, currently on loan at Sunderland, is believed to be set on securing a permanent move to an EFL side in the summer. The likes of QPR, Stoke City and Sheffield Wednesday are all thought to be long-term admirers. (Football Insider) Photo: Mark Runnacles