Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction

Championship · Sat 17 Oct 2026
England flag England : Championship
Middlesbrough logoMiddlesbrough
0 - 1
38'
Cardiff logoCardiff
Kick-offSat 17 Oct, 12:30
Our tip1 @ 1.55
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Middlesbrough

No matches found.

CardiffLWDWL
31 Oct 26AWolves0 - 3Championship
24 Oct 26HBirmingham1 - 0Championship
17 Oct 26AMiddlesbrough2 - 2Championship
13 Oct 26HWatford5 - 1Championship
10 Oct 26ABlackburn1 - 2Championship

Head to head

Our prediction

Middlesbrough to win

@ 1.55
Backup prediction
1X  •  Middlesbrough or Draw
@ 1.18
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 63%Under 2.5: 37%
Expected goals
1.79Middlesbrough
3.25Total
1.46Cardiff

Win probability

Middlesbrough66%
Draw24%
Cardiff10%

Odds (1X2)

11.55
X4.60
24.80

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff preview

Middlesbrough v Cardiff in the Championship is under way – the score is 0 - 1 (38').

Our model gives Middlesbrough a 66% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Cardiff 10%. That makes our pick Middlesbrough to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.55. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Middlesbrough or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.

Goals: we expect about 3.3 goals (1.8 for Middlesbrough, 1.5 for Cardiff). The chance of three or more goals is 63%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Cardiff have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-L), scoring 9 and conceding 8. In the table, Middlesbrough are 1st with 28 points and Cardiff are 18th with 14 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

Our prediction is Middlesbrough to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.55. Win chances: Middlesbrough 66%, draw 24%, Cardiff 10%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

We expect about 3.3 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 63%).

What time is Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 12:30 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

The double chance 1X (Middlesbrough or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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Championship table

Middlesbrough1st28 pts
Cardiff18th14 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 13841 1328
2 Birmingham 14752 1326
3 Stoke City 14824 526
4 Swansea 14824 526
5 West Brom 14743 525
6 Southampton 14842 1524
7 Wolves 13733 724
8 West Ham 13643 1522
9 Sheffield Utd 14644 322
10 Portsmouth 14644 322
11 QPR 14563 521
12 Norwich 14608 318
13 Millwall 14536 -118
14 Blackburn 14536 -218
15 Bristol City 13535 -218
16 Bolton 14527 -717
17 Lincoln 14437 -1015
18 Cardiff 13355 -114
19 Wrexham 13355 -414
20 Watford 14428 -1014
21 Charlton 14356 -1114
22 Burnley 14176 -810
23 Derby 14149 -187
24 Preston 141211 -185