Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
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Middlesbrough
Cardiff vs Middlesbrough predictions & stats
Top pick Cardiff 38%, Over 2.5 goals 61%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Top pick Cardiff 38%, Over 2.5 goals 61%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
Comparing both teams this season
All Fixtures (13)
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
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Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | +7 | 17 | |
| 2 | 8 | +11 | 15 | |
| 3 | 8 | +4 | 15 | |
| 4 | 8 | +9 | 14 | |
| 5 | 7 | +5 | 14 | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 14 | |
| 7 | 8 | +3 | 13 | |
| 8 | 8 | +1 | 13 | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 13 | |
| 10 | 8 | -3 | 12 | |
| 11 | 8 | +1 | 11 | |
| 12 | 8 | 0 | 11 | |
| 13 | 8 | -1 | 11 | |
| 14 | 8 | -3 | 10 | |
| 15 | 8 | -4 | 10 | |
| 16 | 8 | 0 | 9 | |
| 17 | 8 | -1 | 9 | |
| 18 | 8 | -2 | 9 | |
| 19 | 7 | -1 | 8 | |
| 20 | 8 | -3 | 8 | |
| 21 | 8 | -2 | 7 | |
| 22 | 8 | -7 | 5 | |
| 23 | 8 | -7 | 4 | |
| 24 | 8 | -8 | 4 |
All Fixtures (12)
A team that dominates the ball averaging 64% possession. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've lost 3 games despite having more possession, indicating struggles converting dominance into results Meanwhile, They've dropped 4 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games. They're prolific chance creators, averaging 17.9 shots with 6.4 on target per game. They move the ball forward with intent (around 27 passes per shot). They generate many corner opportunities (7.6 corners/game). As a lower-table side (21th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-3 opponent.
a team that dominates the ball averaging 64% possession
Read full analysisA side that controls possession averaging 59% possession. Their win rate is 40% when having more possession, suggesting they're more effective without the ball. They've gained 8 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break Additionally, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 7 points from winning positions Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 32 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.4 saves required per game). A top-3 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.
a side that controls possession averaging 59% possession
Read full analysisCardiff home games half time results
Middlesbrough away games half time results
