Cardiff City - Middlesbrough predictions

The 3.67 odds on a home win result mark the hosts as clear underdogs. Things are fairly lopsided, in fact, so backing such an outcome would be quite a longshot.

With a price of 2.08 on them winning, Middlesbrough should definitely feel more confident going into this match. Of course, the difference is not insurmountable, so we’d say a draw is quite likely as well.

Cardiff City fans are hoping for a repeat of last round’s astounding success. The matchup against Southampton was considered nearly impossible for Cardiff, and they spent most of the first half trailing behind. As the game progressed, however, they turned an awful situation into a stunning 2:1 home victory.

The away team are coming off of a very difficult matchup against Leeds United. They lost 3:4 after spending most of the runtime playing from behind. It’s safe to say that such an outcome was expected by most Championship betting predictions, and they’ll need to set their sights on a more manageable opponent.

The hosts have a dubious performance record at home. The previous 3 times they played at home were marked with over 5 goals conceded. That’s bad news considering playing at home is usually seen as an advantage.

Given 7 goals conceded in their own net over the past 3 matches, Middlesbrough's defensive line is much to be desired.

The away team are seen as favourites despite their role as the visitors, and that makes a lot of sense considering the previous clash with Cardiff City they had. Middlesbrough pulled far ahead of their opponents and secured a decisive victory.

We’re in for an exciting showdown – due to a complete lack of suspensions or injuries, both teams have their full lineups at their disposal. Because they are more likely to win, though, this should work out in the visitors’ advantage.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.