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.

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.

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