Middlesbrough - Cardiff
Match preview
Middlesbrough take on Cardiff in Championship at Riverside Stadium on 17 October 2026.
The most recent match for Middlesbrough was a 1-0 win over Wolves, preceded by a 2-2 draw with Birmingham.
The most recent match for Cardiff was a 1-2 defeat against Blackburn, preceded by a 3-1 win over Charlton.
The numbers favour Middlesbrough, with 18 points and 12 goals conceded in 9 matches, against 7 points and 14 goals conceded in 9 matches for Cardiff.
The record over the 18 previous meetings: 9 wins for Middlesbrough, 6 wins for Cardiff and 3 draws. See every meeting between Middlesbrough and Cardiff.
Odds at one bookmaker: Middlesbrough 1.47, draw 4.70, Cardiff 5.45. Taking the bookmakers' odds into account, our algorithm predicts Middlesbrough to win, with a probability of 62%.
Team forms
Odds
| 1X2 | 1xBet |
|---|---|
| 1 Middlesbrough | 1.47 |
| X Draw | 4.70 |
| 2 Cardiff | 5.45 |
Previous confrontations (H2H)
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Clean sheets
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Championship
Stadion
table 2026
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
Swansea
|
20 |
Middlesbrough
|
18 |
West Ham United
|
16 |
Stoke City
|
16 |
Wolves
|
14 |
QPR
|
14 |
Birmingham
|
14 |
Millwall
|
14 |
West Brom
|
14 |
Bristol City
|
14 |
Charlton
|
13 |
Blackburn
|
12 |
Sheffield Utd
|
12 |
Wrexham
|
11 |
Lincoln
|
11 |
Southampton
|
10 |
Bolton
|
10 |
Norwich
|
9 |
Portsmouth
|
8 |
Watford
|
8 |
Cardiff
|
7 |
Burnley
|
7 |
Derby
|
6 |
Preston
|
4 |
Possible line-up
Middlesbrough — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough — Formation: 4-2-3-1