Our Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 4, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Middlesbrough and Cardiff.
This Middlesbrough vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Hull vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 England Championship win against Hull on January 1. In that match, Middlesbrough controlled 69% of possession and managed 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hull | 31% | 3 (0) | 0.29 | 28 |
 Middlesbrough | 69% | 10 (6) | 0.82 | 69 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Coventry
Cardiff will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England Championship share of the spoils with Coventry on January 1. In that match, Cardiff controlled 28% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 28% | 6 (2) | 0.65 | 28 |
 Coventry | 72% | 12 (6) | 2.16 | 61 |
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.01 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 19-14
Cardiff 11-19
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.55
Draw: @4.333
Cardiff to win: @5.25