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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Predictions

England · Championship · Sat, 17 Oct 2026 · 12:30 · Prediction, H2H, stats & betting tips

England · ChampionshipSat, 17 Oct 2026

Middlesbrough

1st in table · 28 pts

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Sat, 17 Oct 202612:30

2 : 2

Full time

Cardiff

18th in table · 15 pts

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Season statistics

Championship · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

MiddlesbroughCardiff
Goals scored (avg)
2.21.6
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
1.71.6
Wins
83
Played
1414

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Middlesbrough5W 2D 2L in last 9
  • 4 NovWrexham2 – 0MiddlesbroughL
  • 31 OctMiddlesbrough3 – 0CharltonW
  • 23 OctBolton1 – 5MiddlesbroughW
  • 13 OctStoke City2 – 3MiddlesbroughW
  • 10 OctMiddlesbrough1 – 0WolvesW
  • 19 SeptBirmingham2 – 2MiddlesbroughD
  • 15 SeptMiddlesbrough2 – 2MillwallD
  • 12 SeptMiddlesbrough4 – 3NorwichW
  • 8 SeptCrystal Palace3 – 0MiddlesbroughL
Cardiff3W 2D 4L in last 9
  • 4 NovCardiff3 – 3West HamD
  • 31 OctWolves3 – 0CardiffL
  • 24 OctCardiff1 – 0BirminghamW
  • 13 OctCardiff5 – 1WatfordW
  • 10 OctBlackburn2 – 1CardiffL
  • 19 SeptCardiff3 – 1CharltonW
  • 12 SeptBolton1 – 0CardiffL
  • 8 SeptCardiff1 – 1Stoke CityD
  • 5 SeptPortsmouth2 – 0CardiffL
H2H
Head to headMiddlesbrough 6W · 2D · Cardiff 1W · 2.9 goals a game
  • 4 JanMiddlesbrough1 – 1Cardiff
  • 31 AugCardiff0 – 2Middlesbrough
  • 27 AprCardiff1 – 4Middlesbrough
  • 3 OctMiddlesbrough2 – 0Cardiff
  • 11 FebCardiff1 – 3Middlesbrough
  • 13 SeptMiddlesbrough2 – 3Cardiff
  • 27 AprMiddlesbrough2 – 0Cardiff
  • 23 OctCardiff0 – 2Middlesbrough
  • 27 FebMiddlesbrough1 – 1Cardiff

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Model comparison

Form and matchup strength

MiddlesbroughCardiff
Recent form61%39%
Attack58%42%
Defence48%52%
Goals model58%42%
Head-to-head78%22%
Overall59%41%

Trends

Trend · Championship

Middlesbrough scored 2.2 per game in the last 9.

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Middlesbrough conceded 1.7 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Championship

Failed to score in 2 of those 9.

Trend · Championship

Kept a clean sheet in 2 of those 9.

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: prediction & preview

England · Championship · Sat, 17 Oct 2026

Middlesbrough meet Cardiff in the England, Championship on 17 October 2026 at 12:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 2–2.

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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff FAQs

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What time is the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff match?

Kickoff is 12:30 on 17 October 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

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Do both teams score on this match?

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