Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip82%
Middlesbrough or DrawMost likely to winFair 1.222 units
Bold tip39%
Middlesbrough to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 2.541 unit
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur prediction for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City is Middlesbrough to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Middlesbrough or Draw at 1.22.
Boro recent form+1%Cardiff recent form-3%Boro league table+3%Cardiff league table-2%
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Team records
Last 20 games, all competitions
BoroCardiff
20Games played14
8Wins4
7Draws4
5Losses6
33Goals scored19
27Goals conceded22
1.6Scored per game1.4
1.4Conceded per game1.6
6W 2D 1LHome record2W 3D 2L
2W 5D 4LAway record2W 1D 4L
20%Clean sheets0%
65%Both teams scored79%
65%Over 2.5 goals64%
Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.
League table
ChampionshipGood to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table
Key players
Top of each side this seasonMiddlesbrough Cardiff City Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.
Goals and markets
Chance and fair priceBoth teams to score50%2.00
Boro win and over 2.541%2.46
Cardiff win and over 2.58%12.29
Most likely scores
2-011.6%
1-011.1%
1-110.5%
2-19.8%
3-07.7%
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Where to bet on Boro v Cardiff
Our top pick is Middlesbrough or Draw. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.
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Match preview
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City: Middlesbrough are favourites- 1
What our numbers sayThe model gives Middlesbrough 63%, the draw 22% and Cardiff City 15%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.
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Recent formMiddlesbrough took 8 points from their last 5 games and Cardiff City took 4 from 5. Middlesbrough come in with the better run.
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Home and awayMiddlesbrough won 6 of their last 9 games at home. Cardiff City won 2 of their last 7 on the road.
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GoalsMiddlesbrough score 1.6 goals a game and let in 1.4. Cardiff City score 1.4 and let in 1.6. Over 2.5 goals landed in 13 of Middlesbrough games and 9 of Cardiff City games in that run.
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The safest betMiddlesbrough or Draw has a 82% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.
Middlesbrough form
Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, L, W, newest first.
Cardiff City form
Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.
Our call
We expect Middlesbrough to score about 2.0 goals and Cardiff City about 0.8. That points to Middlesbrough to win, with 2-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Middlesbrough or Draw at 1.22. Our bold bet is Middlesbrough to win and Over 2.5 at 2.54.
Questions people in Kenya ask
Who will win Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?
Our prediction for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City is Middlesbrough to win, with a 63% chance. The most likely score is 2-0. Our best bet is Middlesbrough or Draw at 1.22.
What is the score prediction for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?
2-0 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 1-1. We expect Middlesbrough to score 2.0 goals and Cardiff City 0.8.
Will both teams score in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?
Both teams to score has a 50% chance. Both sides scored in 13 of Middlesbrough last 20 games and 11 of Cardiff City last 14.
How are Middlesbrough playing?
Middlesbrough have 8 wins, 7 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 33 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home they have 6 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, L, W, newest first.
How are Cardiff City playing?
Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.
What is the best bet for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?
Middlesbrough or Draw at 1.22, with a 82% chance.
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