Middlesbrough vs Cardiff Prediction, October 17, 2026

Final score: Middlesbrough 2-2 Cardiff. Our tip was Middlesbrough or draw (1X) and it won.

Championship

England

Oct 17th, 2026

11:30 AM

Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough

D W W D D

2 : 2

Full Time

Cardiff

D W L W L

Why This Tip

56%

21%

23%

Middlesbrough win Draw Cardiff win

PeakyBet's model clearly favours Middlesbrough (56% probability — Middlesbrough 56% / draw 21% / Cardiff 23%). Middlesbrough hold the edge on form, attack, head-to-head and goal model. Cardiff look stronger on defence. PeakyBet tip: Middlesbrough or draw (1X).

61% Form 39%

55% Attack 45%

40% Defence 60%

93% Head-to-head 7%

76% Goal model 24%

Tips: yes 1X 2 DNB 1

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Middlesbrough – last 5

WWDWL

W at Stoke City 2-3 13 Oct 2026
W vs Wolves 1-0 10 Oct 2026
D at Birmingham 2-2 19 Sep 2026
W vs Norwich 4-3 12 Sep 2026
L at Crystal Palace 3-0 8 Sep 2026

Cardiff – last 5

WLWLD

W vs Watford 5-1 13 Oct 2026
L at Blackburn 2-1 10 Oct 2026
W vs Charlton 3-1 19 Sep 2026
L at Bolton 1-0 12 Sep 2026
D vs Stoke City 1-1 8 Sep 2026

Match Odds

Home

1.44

Draw

4.75

Away

5.00

Predictions

BTTS Yes

Home Win or Draw

2 DNB

Home Win

Match Info

Status Match Finished

Date Oct 17, 2026

Kick Off 11:30 AM

Venue Riverside Stadium

Head-to-Head & Recent Form

Jan 04, 2025

Middlesbrough

1-1

Cardiff

Aug 31, 2024

Cardiff

0-2

Middlesbrough

Apr 27, 2024

Cardiff

1-4

Middlesbrough

Oct 03, 2023

Middlesbrough

2-0

Cardiff

Feb 11, 2023

Cardiff

1-3

Middlesbrough

Sep 13, 2022

Middlesbrough

2-3

Cardiff

Apr 27, 2022

Middlesbrough

2-0

Cardiff

Oct 23, 2021

Cardiff

0-2

Middlesbrough

Feb 27, 2021

Middlesbrough

1-1

Cardiff

Middlesbrough - Recent Form

D Oct 17, 2026

Middlesbrough

2-2

Cardiff

W Oct 13, 2026

Stoke City

2-3

Middlesbrough

W Oct 10, 2026

Middlesbrough

1-0

Wolves

D Sep 19, 2026

Birmingham

2-2

Middlesbrough

W Sep 12, 2026

Middlesbrough

4-3

Norwich

D Sep 08, 2026

Middlesbrough

2-2

Millwall

L Sep 08, 2026

Crystal Palace

3-0

Middlesbrough

W Sep 05, 2026

QPR

0-1

Middlesbrough

D Sep 02, 2026

Burnley

1-1

Middlesbrough

W Aug 29, 2026

Middlesbrough

3-1

West Brom

Cardiff - Recent Form

D Oct 17, 2026

Middlesbrough

2-2

Cardiff

W Oct 13, 2026

Cardiff

5-1

Watford

L Oct 10, 2026

Blackburn

2-1

Cardiff

W Sep 19, 2026

Cardiff

3-1

Charlton

L Sep 12, 2026

Bolton

1-0

Cardiff

D Sep 08, 2026

Cardiff

1-1

Stoke City

L Sep 05, 2026

Portsmouth

2-0

Cardiff

L Sep 02, 2026

QPR

2-1

Cardiff

D Aug 29, 2026

Cardiff

2-2

Sheffield Utd

L Aug 25, 2026

Cardiff

1-2

Norwich

Middlesbrough

Form

D W W D D

Cardiff

Form

D W L W L

League Table

About Middlesbrough vs Cardiff

Middlesbrough face Cardiff in Championship (England) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 (kick-off 11:30) at Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff.

Recent form: Middlesbrough have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 matches, while Cardiff have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.

Based on PeakyBet's statistical model, the leading betting angle for Middlesbrough vs Cardiff points towards: yes, 1X, 2 DNB. Always compare with the latest odds and team news before placing a bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Middlesbrough a 56% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cardiff 23%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 60% and both teams to score at 61%.

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