English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough
vs
Cardiff
  • Kick-off: Saturday 17 Oct 2026 at 11:30
  • Stadium: Riverside Stadium
  • Referee: Tom Nield

Form guide

  1. D
  2. W
  3. W
  4. D
  5. D
  6. W

Form guide

  1. D
  2. W
  3. L
  4. W
  5. L
  6. D

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Predictions

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff is scheduled for kick off on 17 October, at 11:30. The game is set to take place at Riverside Stadium, with Tom Nield officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Middlesbrough and Cardiff. Middlesbrough have won 3 English Football League - Championship matches against Cardiff out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Cardiff, Middlesbrough aims to claim a win. Middlesbrough have won 4 of their last 6 English Football League - Championship matches at Riverside Stadium. Cardiff's away record stands at no victories from 6 games. Following a draw in their last match against Middlesbrough in the English Football League - Championship, Cardiff is aiming to secure a win against Middlesbrough.

Who will win Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

Betfair's odds predict a win for Middlesbrough with odds at 40/85. In comparison, the prediction for a draw stands at 4/1. Meanwhile, Cardiff is predicted to more likely lose, with their odds of winning at 9/2. Explore your betting options on Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Odds.

Middlesbrough to win 40/85

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Middlesbrough have scored over 1.5 goals in 80% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 80% of games. Their total stands at 20 goals and 56 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Cardiff have scored 16 goals with 64 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 90% of matches but conceded in 100% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Middlesbrough scored 9 goals while Cardiff scored 2 goals. Their last match on 17 Oct 2026 ended in a 0-0 draw. With such history and current form, don't miss the chance to explore the goal betting options for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff at Betfair.

NEW BETFAIR CUSTOMER OFFER on Middlesbrough vs Cardiff

New Customer Offer: Place a £10 Bet on Sportsbook, and get £50 in Free Bet Builders

  • Join - Join with promotion code: ZSKAOL
  • Deposit - Deposit a minimum of £10
  • Bet - Bet £10 on Sportsbook
  • Get - Get £50 in free Bet Builders

T&Cs apply.

Betting stats Middlesbrough vs Cardiff

English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough Cardiff
Played 10 10
Scored 20 16
Conceded 14 15
Shots 174 180
Shots on Target 56 64
Corners 53 75
Fouls 102 101
Yellow Cards 12 19
Red Cards 0 0

Matches won

60%

Matches won

20%

Over 1.5 Goals

80%

Over 1.5 Goals

90%

Over 2.5 Goals

70%

Over 2.5 Goals

60%

Over 3.5 Goals

50%

Over 3.5 Goals

40%

Both Teams to Score

80%

Both Teams to Score

80%

Head to Head History

Middlesbrough Cardiff
Wins 3 0
Draws 2 2
Goals 9 2

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Previous Results

17 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 0 Cardiff 0

04 Jan 2025, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 1 Cardiff 1

31 Aug 2024, English Football League - Championship

Cardiff 0 Middlesbrough 2

27 Apr 2024, English Football League - Championship

Cardiff 1 Middlesbrough 4

03 Oct 2023, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 2 Cardiff 0

English Football League - Championship Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
2 Middlesbrough 10 6 3 1 +6 21
19 Cardiff 10 2 4 4 +1 10

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff season record

Middlesbrough Cardiff
Games won 6 2
Games lost 1 4
Games drawn 3 4
Scored 20 16
Conceded 14 15

Form guide

17 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 0 Cardiff 0

13 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Stoke 2 Middlesbrough 3

10 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 1 Wolves 0

19 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Birmingham 2 Middlesbrough 2

15 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 2 Millwall 2

12 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 4 Norwich 3

Form guide

17 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Middlesbrough 0 Cardiff 0

13 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Cardiff 5 Watford 1

10 Oct 2026, English Football League - Championship

Blackburn 2 Cardiff 1

19 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Cardiff 3 Charlton 1

12 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Bolton 1 Cardiff 0

08 Sep 2026, English Football League - Championship

Cardiff 1 Stoke 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Will Lankshear Middlesbrough 8
Jack Moylan Cardiff 5
Sebastian Berhalter Middlesbrough 2
Cian Ashford Cardiff 2
Yousef Salech Cardiff 2

Assists

Player Team Assists
Tommy Conway Middlesbrough 3
Luke Ayling Middlesbrough 2
Cian Ashford Cardiff 2
Jack Moylan Cardiff 2
Ollie Tanner Cardiff 2

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Will Lankshear Middlesbrough 16
Joel Colwill Cardiff 14
Perry Ng Cardiff 13
Callum Brittain Middlesbrough 12
Yousef Salech Cardiff 11

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Perry Ng Cardiff 4
Alex Robertson Cardiff 4
Ollie Tanner Cardiff 3
Sebastian Berhalter Middlesbrough 2
Will Lankshear Middlesbrough 2

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Riley McGree Middlesbrough 0
Neto Borges Middlesbrough 0
Radek Vítek Middlesbrough 0
Luke Ayling Middlesbrough 0
Callum Brittain Middlesbrough 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Will Lankshear Middlesbrough 16
Jack Moylan Cardiff 13
Yousef Salech Cardiff 13
Ollie Tanner Cardiff 8
Cian Ashford Cardiff 7

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Sebastian Berhalter Middlesbrough 21
Ollie Tanner Cardiff 21
Joel Bagan Cardiff 20
Alex Robertson Cardiff 18
Chris Willock Cardiff 18

NEW BETFAIR CUSTOMER OFFER on Middlesbrough vs Cardiff

Get £50 in ACCAs, Bet Builders or Multis when you bet £10

  • Join - Join with promotion code: ZSKAOL
  • Deposit - Deposit a minimum of £10
  • Bet - Bet £10 on Sportsbook
  • Get - Get £50 in free Bet Builders

T&Cs apply.