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:
. PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the EFL matchball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
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. 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
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