Cardiff vs Middlesbrough prediction
Can Cardiff resist Middlesbrough at home? - Photo by Imago
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We saw both teams score three times in the last four meetings.

Two teams with very different outlooks in the EFL Championship season are ready to rumble on Saturday, 31 August, as Cardiff gets ready to host Middlesbrough.

With that in mind, Cardiff vs Middlesbrough prediction right here and remember to also take a closer look at some of our other Championship predictions.

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough prediction: Boro to edge tight contest

Key stats

  • Cardiff City have scored an average of 1.33 goals per game in the Championship this season.
  • Middlesbrough have beaten Cardiff four times in their last five duels.
  • Cardiff have just one win in the five matches they've played this season.

Correct score prediction: Cardiff 1-2 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form is rather different from Cardiff’s. Boro have beaten Cardiff in each of their last three encounters, too, with two of these wins coming away from home. Respectively, these wins finished with scores of 4-1 and 3-1.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro slight favourites

  • HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
  • DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
  • AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%

Given Middlesbrough’s start to the season and the fact they’ve beaten Cardiff in their previous three meetings, the 55.60% win probability is perfectly justified.

Anyhow, if you want to check out more predictions, take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Most recent H2Hs: Middlesbrough striding ahead

The head-to-head record between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is very close overall. Boro has 12 wins compared with 11 for Cardiff, but Middlesbrough have come out ahead on the last three occasions.

In fact, Cardiff has beaten Middlesbrough just once in the last eight meetings.

England Championship 27/04/24

Cardiff

Cardiff

1
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

4

England Championship 03/10/23

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2
Cardiff

Cardiff

0

England Championship 11/02/23

Cardiff

Cardiff

1
Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

3

England Championship 13/09/22

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2
Cardiff

Cardiff

3

England Championship 27/04/22

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2
Cardiff

Cardiff

0

Cardiff preview: Bluebirds desperate for a win

Cardiff have started the 2024/25 season poorly. They’ve lost two from three and conceded 8 goals in the process, hence they are at the bottom of the table.

Additionally, they’ve managed to hit the back of the net just once, which gives them the worst goal difference in the league right now.

Predicted lineup: Runarsson (GK), Ng, Goutas, McGuinness, Collins, Wintle, Ralls, Bowler, Ramsey, Grant & Ugbo

England Championship 03/05/25

L

Norwich

Norwich

4

Cardiff

Cardiff

2

England Championship 26/04/25

D

West Brom

West Brom

0

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

England Championship 21/04/25

D

Oxford Utd

Oxford Utd

1

Cardiff

Cardiff

1

England Championship 18/04/25

L

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

2

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Stoke

Stoke

1

Cardiff

Cardiff

0

Middlesbrough preview: Boro seeking first away win this season

It’s not like Middlesbrough has been tearing up the EFL Championship this season. However, they’ve looked more solid than Cardiff in practically all areas. But they lost their one and only away game in 2024/25, which was a 1-0 defeat at Derby.

So, Middlesbrough will no doubt be hungry to reverse their fortunes and make it 4 wins on the bounce against Cardiff.

Predicted lineup: Dieng (GK), Dijksteel, Fry, Lenihan, Engel, Howson, Barlaser, Jones, Rogers, Latte Lath & Coburn

England Championship 03/05/25

L

Coventry

Coventry

2

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 26/04/25

D

Norwich

Norwich

0

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

England Championship 21/04/25

L

Sheff Wed

Sheff Wed

2

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

1

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Plymouth

Plymouth

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

2

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Millwall

Millwall

1

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

0

Player to watch – Emmanuel Latte Lath (Middlesbrough)

We all know how dangerous this man can be in front of goal. And with Cardiff obviously looking shaky at the back this season, he could well hold the key to all three points for Middlesbrough on Saturday.

With his pace and ability to generate something from nothing, we wouldn’t be surprised if he found the back of the net in our expected 2-1 win for the visitors.

Emmanuel Latte Lath
Latte Lath looking to push Middlesbrough to a win – Photo by Imago

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