Middlesbrough vs Cardiff prediction & betting tips – 04/01/2025

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is set for January 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough, England. T. Nield has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Middlesbrough is 54%. The probability of a draw between Middlesbrough and Cardiff is 26%. The probability of winning for Cardiff is 19%.
• Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 50% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 50%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on August 31, 2024, where Cardiff won against Middlesbrough with a score of 0-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Middlesbrough has emerged victorious 4 time(s), Cardiff has claimed 1 win(s), and 0 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Middlesbrough has averaged 2.6 goals per game, while Cardiff has netted an average of 1 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Middlesbrough occupies the 5th spot, while Cardiff sits in 23th place.
• Middlesbrough's performance in the Championship this season shows 11 victories, 7 defeats, and 7 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.7 goals scored and 1.2 goals conceded per match.
• Cardiff has recorded 5 wins, 12 losses, and 7 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.6 goals.
• Examining Middlesbrough's last five outings, they have won 1 times, lost 1 times and drawn 3 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
• Cardiff's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 1 times, lost 3 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.4 goals per match and conceded 1.8 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Middlesbrough is E. Latte Lath, who has found the net 9 times this season.
• C. Robinson stands out as Cardiff's most prolific scorer, having notched up 8 goals in the current campaign.
• Middlesbrough will be without the services of: D. Lenihan (Ankle Injury)
• Cardiff faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: C. Robinson (Red Card), R. Simic (Knock), K. Etete (Leg Injury), A. Ramsey (Muscle Injury), R. Tsunoda (Muscle Injury)