History of the Middlesbrough v Cardiff City fixture
Cardiff City face a trip to Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 9 wins, and Middlesbrough have come away with 11 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Riverside Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 17 Nov | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 07 Apr | Middlesbrough | 0-2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Dec | Cardiff City | 2 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Mon 02 May | Cardiff City | 0 - 3 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 11 Dec | Middlesbrough | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 06 Mar | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Middlesbrough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 13 Dec | Middlesbrough | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Middlesbrough have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.
The away form of Cardiff City however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.
Middlesbrough lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 51 points from their 34 games so far.
Cardiff City are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 33 games giving them a return of 70 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
| Cardiff City | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Cardiff City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Middlesbrough. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 15 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Cardiff City | Undefeated in last 4 away games. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here