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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Sridhar in Championship Predictions
Middlesbrough will look to stay ahead of the chasing pack in the playoff race as they host a relegation-threatened Cardiff City. This Championship match at Riverside Stadium on Saturday between the fifth-placed Boro and the 23rd-placed Bluebirds comes with our prediction of a home win.
Middlesbrough start this round with 40 points from 25 matches, but only four points separate them from the ninth-placed Sheffield Wednesday. They are coming off a 1-0 win over Hull, which was their second consecutive league clean sheet.
At home, Boro have drawn their last two league matches, which has somewhat reduced their momentum after winning two games prior to that. Playing Cardiff plays to their advantage, having won their last four matches against them.
Cardiff has a game in hand compared to their hosts and is one point adrift of safety before this round. They battled hard for a 1-1 draw against Coventry on New Year’s Day, playing nearly an entire half with ten men.
The visitors have also won on their last trip, a 2-1 win over Watford, but their record on the road has been poor. That remains their only victory on the road this season, although five draws from their last eight away league matches suggest they are going to be a tough team to beat.
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The Best Betting Odds for Middlesbrough v Cardiff Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.55 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
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1.53 | 4.2 | 6.5 |
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1.57 | 4.2 | 5.5 |
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1.56 | 4.25 | 5.7 |
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1.56 | 4.25 | 5.7 |
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1.54 | 4.2 | 6 |
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1.57 | 4.24 | 5.5 |
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1.57 | 4.24 | 5.5 |
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1.56 | 4.2 | 5.6 |
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1.57 | 4.24 | 5.5 |
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1.57 | 4.4 | 5.8 |
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1.5 | 4.2 | 6.1 |
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1.5 | 4 | 5.5 |
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1.54 | 4.28 | 5.92 |
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1.53 | 4 | 6 |
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1.56 | 4.2 | 5.8 |
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1.53 | 4.2 | 5.25 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Middlesbrough and Cardiff?
Our prediction for the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff match is: Middlesbrough to win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 04/01/2025 between Middlesbrough and Cardiff in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.78% for a win of Middlesbrough against Cardiff with odds of 1.57 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Middlesbrough vs Cardiff is 33.23% with odds of 4.4 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 14.98% chance ⭐ for a win of Cardiff vs Middlesbrough with odds of 6.5 at Betfred.
Middlesbrough - Cardiff Prediction and Best Odds:
| Middlesbrough Cardiff Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 51.78% | 1.57 at Ladbrokes |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.31% | 2 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 62.5% | 1.85 at Betway |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Middlesbrough | 24.78% | 4.5 at Betsson |
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Form
Middlesbrough and Cardiff's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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41 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 11 |
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23
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23 | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | -15 |
Middlesbrough and Cardiff Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
10 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
27 Nov 2024 - Championship
9 Nov 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
10 Dec 2024 - Championship
6 Dec 2024 - Championship
23 Nov 2024 - Championship
5 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
27 Nov 2024 - Championship
9 Nov 2024 - Championship
2 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
23 Nov 2024 - Championship
6 Nov 2024 - Championship
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
31 Aug 2024 - Championship
27 Apr 2024 - Championship
Middlesbrough against Cardiff Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Most goals and assists
Middlesbrough
Cardiff
E. Latte Lath
(10 Goals)
C. Robinson
(8 Goals)
F. Azaz
(9 Assists)
R. Colwill
(4 Assists)
Middlesbrough - Cardiff Key Points
- Middlesbrough won two of their last four home league matches, losing only once
- Middlesbrough kept a clean sheet in their last two Championship matches
- Cardiff won just one of their last 11 league matches, losing six
- Cardiff lost their last four matches against Middlesbrough
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Our Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction
Middlesbrough has an impressive recent record against Cardiff and will hope to extend that with another win here. The home team has been one of the most impressive scoring sides in the division, with only Leeds scoring more goals than Middlesbrough ahead of this round. That could be bad news for Cardiff, who have conceded 39 goals this season, with only three clubs having an inferior defensive record. This could play into Middlesbrough’s hands, and our prediction for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff is Middlesbrough to win.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Middlesbrough Cardiff
| Middlesbrough vs Cardiff | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough wins | 1.62 | 1.55 | -4.3% |
| Draw | 4 | 4.2 | +5.0% |
| Cardiff wins | 5 | 5.5 | +10.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Middlesbrough is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 4.3% since opening
- The probability of this result was 61.7% and is now 64.5% (2.8%)
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