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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff

Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough21 October 2017 at 15:00
Referee: Andy Madley

Match Summary

Cardiff defeated Middlesbrough 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2011

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Middlesbrough
11
wins
Drawn
3
Cardiff
7
wins
Total goals
54 · 2.6/match
Both scored
11/21 · 52%
Over 2.5
8/21 · 38%

Recent Form

Middlesbrough

DWWDLD

Cardiff

LWWWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Middlesbrough dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Middlesbrough6wins
3draws10 meetings
Cardiff1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.8

Average goals per game

30%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 46.2%Draw 29.9%Away 27.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.203.50
Max2.203.503.85
Market favourite:Middlesbrough · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market45.4%29.2%25.4%
Public market44.3%27.8%27.8%
Δ1.1%1.4%2.5%

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cardiff
Result vs. Market: Middlesbrough (46%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

MiddlesbroughHalf-time:00Cardiff
11Shots8
2Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
04/01/25Middlesbrough1–1Cardiff1.57/4.14/5.41
31/08/24Cardiff0–2Middlesbrough3.99/3.69/1.89
27/04/24Cardiff1–4Middlesbrough3.66/3.52/2.01
03/10/23Middlesbrough2–0Cardiff1.89/3.73/4.00
11/02/23Cardiff1–3Middlesbrough3.57/3.34/2.13
13/09/22Middlesbrough2–3Cardiff1.70/3.58/5.44
27/04/22Middlesbrough2–0Cardiff1.59/3.93/5.91
23/10/21Cardiff0–2Middlesbrough2.69/3.12/2.79
27/02/21Middlesbrough1–1Cardiff2.65/3.14/2.80
24/10/20Cardiff1–1Middlesbrough2.40/3.20/3.14

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Middlesbrough

W 311D 182L 243
Over 2.547
Goals scored1001

Away Record: Cardiff

W 340D 245L 289
Over 2.547
Goals scored1142

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026