Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 August

Cardiff City

D L L D D

24th place in England Championship

0-2

31/08/2024 07:30

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough on 31 August 2024 (kick-off: 07:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff City will face Middlesbrough in England Championship on August 31, 2024 at 07:30.
Cardiff City are currently 24th with 44 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.82.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

07:30

2024-08-31

Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff City

Middlesbrough

2024-08-31 07:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/08/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

27/04/2024 10:00

Cardiff City

1 - 4

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

03/10/2023 14:45

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

11/02/2023 11:00

Cardiff City

1 - 3

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

13/09/2022 14:45

Middlesbrough

2 - 3

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

27/04/2022 14:45

Middlesbrough

2 - 0

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

23/10/2021 07:30

Cardiff City

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

Cardiff City

33%

Draw

Middlesbrough

67%

Cardiff City Last 6 matches

28/08/2024 14:45

Cardiff City 3 - 5 Southampton

ENG LC

25/08/2024 10:00

Swansea City 1 - 1 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

17/08/2024 10:00

Burnley 5 - 0 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

13/08/2024 14:45

Cardiff City 2 - 0 Bristol Rovers

ENG LC

10/08/2024 07:30

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Sunderland A.F.C

ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Bristol Rovers 0 - 2 Cardiff City

INT CF

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

27/08/2024 14:15

Middlesbrough 0 - 5 Stoke City

ENG LC

24/08/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Portsmouth

ENG LCH

17/08/2024 07:30

Derby County 1 - 0 Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

14/08/2024 15:00

Leeds United 0 - 3 Middlesbrough

ENG LC

10/08/2024 07:30

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Swansea City

ENG LCH

03/08/2024 10:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 SC Heerenveen

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Cardiff City

Middlesbrough

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.04

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.59

Scored

Avg. per game

1.39

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.22

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

31 (67%)15 (33%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

33 (72%)13 (28%)

Cardiff City

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)30 15(33%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff City

Middlesbrough

Shots

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

124 total

Avg. 3.54

Middlesbrough

Total shots

14.59 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.53

Cardiff City Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

17113

Avg. 372 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

23233

Avg. 505 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cardiff City

Played games

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.17

Clean sheets

0.28

4.80

221

Corners

243

5.28

22.26

1024

Throw-ins

950

20.65

2.04

Offsides

2.13

2.83

130

GK saves

122

2.65

Cardiff City

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.72

1.50

0.09

0.04

11.65

536

Fouls

425

9.24

17.48

804

Tackles

748

16.26

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How We Build the Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough on 31 August 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Cardiff City vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Cardiff City and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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