Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Middlesbrough to win and under 2.5 goals (12/5)
Middlesbrough are having a tough run of form and their playoff hopes are starting to fade.
However, Wednesday presents a fantastic opportunity for Boro to return to winning ways against a poor Cardiff City side.
The South Wales club have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
Duncan Watmore to score anytime (7/4)
Wilder’s side have struggled for goals recently, but Watmore is likely to be Boro’s best source of goals.
The forward has been one of Wilder’s preferred options up top and he is likely to be picked again on Wednesday.
He netted in their previous win which was a 5-1 win over Peterborough.
Match preview: Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City
Middlesbrough are in desperate need of a win with their playoff hopes starting to fade.
Boro have now gone five games without a win and are down into 9th.
They are also five points off the top six, although they still have a game in hand.
On Saturday, Chris Wilder’s team were held to a 1-1 draw with Swansea.
Middlesbrough’s Marc Bola celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday August 8, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty Images)
Cardiff City suffer three straight defeats
Cardiff City have now lost three games on the bounce.
The Bluebirds were beaten by Sheffield United on Saturday.
Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the game for the Blades.
Following defeats to also Luton Town and Hull City, Steve Morison’s side have dropped into 19th.
CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 29: Detailed view of a Cardiff City corner flag during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Preston North End at Cardiff City Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)
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Bishop Auckland vs Middlesbrough FC - 0:5
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Preston North End vs Middlesbrough FC - 4:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Stoke City - 3:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Swansea City vs Middlesbrough FC - 1:1
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Latest match form, last 5 games: |
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Derby County vs Cardiff City - 0:1
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Cardiff City vs Birmingham City - 1:1
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Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City - 2:0
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Sheffield United vs Cardiff City - 1:0
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Cardiff City vs Luton Town - 0:1
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| July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Bishop Auckland | 0 - 5 | Middlesbrough FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Preston North End | 4 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 3 - 1 | Stoke City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Birmingham City |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Sheffield United | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 0 - 1 | Luton Town |
| Middlesbrough FC | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 20 | Matches won | 15 |
| 145 | Goal attempts | 93 |
| 40 | Shots on goal | 32 |
| 57 | Shots off goal | 37 |
| 240 | Corner kicks | 180 |
| 14% | Average ball possession | 8% |
| 48 | Shots blocked | 24 |
| 101 | Cards given | 107 |
| 163 | Free kicks | 71 |
| 16 | Offsides | 13 |
| 3 | Shots on post | 2 |
| 2 | Shots on bar | 1 |
| 50 | Goals by foot | 39 |
| 4 | Goals by head | 10 |
| 59 | Goals scored | 50 |
| 50 | Goals conceded | 68 |
| Middlesbrough FC | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Matches | 21 |
| 11 | Home Matches | 10 |
| 10 | Away Matches | 11 |
| 22 | Total Goals | 21 |
| 1.05 | Average Goals Scored | 1 |
| 9 | Wins | 10 |
| 10 | Losses | 9 |
| 2 | Draws | 2 |
| April 27, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Middlesbrough FC | 2 - 0 | Cardiff City |
| October 23, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | Cardiff City | 0 - 2 | Middlesbrough FC |
| February 27, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City |
| October 24, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Middlesbrough FC |
| July 18, 2020 | Championship 19/20 | Middlesbrough FC | 1 - 3 | Cardiff City |
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What time is kick off between Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City?
18:45, Wednesday 27 April 2022
