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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction

Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:30 UK · Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough

2–2

Full time

Cardiff

Our picks

AI pick

✓ Won

Both Teams to Score

Both Teams to Score · odds 1.50

Expert pick

✓ Won

Over 2.5 goals

Over/Under Goals · odds 1.40

Middlesbrough come into this Championship fixture with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5, scoring 12 and conceding 9. Cardiff have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats over the same run (10 scored, 6 conceded). Both sides' recent games have averaged around 3.7 goals, which points towards an open match. The bookmakers make Middlesbrough favourites at 1.47 (about 68% implied), with the draw at 4.70. Our AI model backs Both Teams to Score, while our expert goes for Over 2.5 goals.

Odds & implied probability

Middlesbrough

1.47

68%

Draw

4.70

21%

Cardiff

5.45

18%

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Recent form

Middlesbrough

WDDWW

Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 12 scored, 9 conceded

Cardiff

DLWLW

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 10 scored, 6 conceded

Our Championship record (last 30 days): 27 of 38 matches won (71%).

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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: FAQ

What is the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff prediction?

Our AI model picks Both Teams to Score and our expert picks Over 2.5 goals.

When is Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

The Championship match kicks off on Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:30 UK at Riverside Stadium.

What are the odds for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff?

Around 1.47 for Middlesbrough, 4.70 for the draw and 5.45 for Cardiff. Odds change, so always check before betting.

What was the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff result?

Middlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff. Our AI pick won and our expert pick won.

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