ChampionshipMiddlesbrough vs Cardiff (Championship) was played on 17 October 2026 and finished 2–2.
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: odds comparison
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best odds on the market | 1.55 | 5.25 | 5.75 |
| Market average | 1.49 | 4.75 | 5.32 |
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: table and team form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 15 | 8-5-2 | 28:14 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 8-5-2 | 30:19 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 15 | 9-2-4 | 24:18 | 29 |
| 4 | Southampton | 15 | 8-4-3 | 29:15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Brom | 15 | 8-4-3 | 23:15 | 28 |
| 6 | Wolves | 15 | 8-4-3 | 26:18 | 28 |
| 7 | Swansea | 15 | 8-2-5 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 8 | QPR | 15 | 6-6-3 | 24:18 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham | 15 | 6-5-4 | 37:23 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United | 15 | 6-4-5 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 15 | 6-4-5 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich | 15 | 7-0-8 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 15 | 6-3-6 | 22:23 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 15 | 4-6-5 | 27:27 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 15 | 4-6-5 | 18:20 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall | 15 | 5-3-7 | 23:27 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City | 15 | 5-3-7 | 16:24 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton | 15 | 4-5-6 | 13:23 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford | 15 | 4-3-8 | 13:23 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 15 | 4-3-8 | 15:26 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley | 15 | 1-7-7 | 22:31 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 15 | 2-2-11 | 13:30 | 8 |
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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: match analysis
Middlesbrough head into the clash as the league’s fifth‑placed side, having amassed 13 points from four wins, a draw and a single defeat, and boasting a healthy +4 goal difference (12‑8). Across the country, Cardiff sit near the bottom in 21st place with just four points from four goalless draws and three losses, their -4 goal margin (7‑11) underscoring the challenges they face. The stark contrast in form suggests a clear advantage for the Rovers on their home turf, while the Bluebirds will be desperate to claw back into the safety zone. Both clubs will be keen to turn the numbers in their favour as the fixture looms.
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: team comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff: frequently asked questions
How did Middlesbrough vs Cardiff end?
The match ended in a 2–2 draw.
When and where was the match played?
17 October 2026 at 12:30, venue: Riverside Stadium. Referee: Tom Nield, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Middlesbrough: 2nd (29 points), Cardiff: 14th (18 points).
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