Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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 aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Championship triumph against Hull on January 1. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 69% possession, attempting 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 aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England Championship draw with Coventry on January 1. In that match, Cardiff recorded 28% possession, attempting 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

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.

What are the odds for this match?

Middlesbrough to win: @1.55

Draw: @4.333

Cardiff to win: @5.25

Middlesbrough Fixtures

Cardiff Fixtures