Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction
Saturday, 17 October 2026, 12:30 UK · Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough
2–2
Full time

Cardiff
Our picks
AI pick
✓ WonBoth Teams to Score
Both Teams to Score · odds 1.50
Expert pick
✓ WonOver 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
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 12 scored, 9 conceded
Cardiff
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 10 scored, 6 conceded
Our Championship record (last 30 days): 27 of 38 matches won (71%).
Full track recordMiddlesbrough 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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