Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction & Odds
Championship · 17 October 2026 14:30 · Final score 2-2. Our prediction: Middlesbrough win (65%) · odds 1.59. Most likely pick Over 1.5 89% (odds ~1.13). Prediction was correct ✓
Match result
Both teams to score
Total goals (over)
Expected goals: Middlesbrough 2.51 – 1.21 Cardiff
Most likely scorelines
2-1 9%1-1 8%3-1 8%2-0 8%3-0 6%
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff head-to-head
Last 8 meetings: Middlesbrough 5 wins, 2 draws, Cardiff 1 wins. 3.25 goals per game, both teams scored in 62%, over 2.5 in 50%.
| Date | League | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | Championship | Middlesbrough – Cardiff | 2-2 | Draw |
| 2025-01-04 | Championship | Middlesbrough – Cardiff | 1-1 | Draw |
| 2024-08-31 | Championship | Cardiff – Middlesbrough | 0-2 | Middlesbrough won |
| 2024-04-27 | Championship | Cardiff – Middlesbrough | 1-4 | Middlesbrough won |
| 2023-10-03 | Championship | Middlesbrough – Cardiff | 2-0 | Middlesbrough won |
| 2023-02-11 | Championship | Cardiff – Middlesbrough | 1-3 | Middlesbrough won |
| 2022-09-13 | Championship | Middlesbrough – Cardiff | 2-3 | Cardiff won |
| 2022-04-27 | Championship | Middlesbrough – Cardiff | 2-0 | Middlesbrough won |
Bookmaker odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exch. | 1.59 | 5.00 | 5.60 | 1.41 | 3.20 |
| Bet365 | 1.49 | 4.50 | 5.50 | 1.40 | 3.00 |
| Bet&Win | 1.57 | 4.75 | 5.00 | — | — |
| BetVictor | 1.50 | 4.60 | 5.25 | — | — |
| Betfred | 1.53 | 4.60 | 5.50 | — | — |
| Paddy Power | 1.50 | 4.50 | 5.00 | — | — |
| SkyBet | 1.50 | 4.50 | 5.25 | — | — |
Odds are indicative and can change. Betting loses money; 18+.
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Frequently asked questions
Who will win Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?
Our model gives middlesbrough win a 65% chance; the draw is 19%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams to score: yes at 64%. Expected goals Middlesbrough 2.51 – 1.21 Cardiff.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
Over 2.5 is 72%, under 28%. Over 1.5 89%, over 3.5 46%.
What is the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff head-to-head record?
In the last 8 meetings Middlesbrough won 5, Cardiff won 1 and 2 were drawn, with 3.25 goals per game and both teams scoring in 62% of them.
How reliable is this prediction?
Confidence: Yüksek. Data complete and in line with the bookmakers. Historically picks we called 80%+ landed about 82% of the time; nothing is guaranteed and betting loses money.
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