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Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2022-23
Cardiff City FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Sat 11 Feb 2023 · 15:00 UTC Cardiff City Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 72' Darragh Lenihan
Y 78' Cameron Archer

Overview

Match Preview

Cardiff City FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

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3
6
Cardiff City FC 12 games · Avg 2.8 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-11 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC 2022-09-13 Middlesbrough FC 2–3 Cardiff City FC 2022-04-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC 2021-10-23 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC 2021-02-27 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Middlesbrough FC H 1–3 L
04 Feb Hull City AFC A 0–1 L
31 Jan Luton Town FC A 0–1 L
21 Jan Millwall FC H 0–1 L
18 Jan Leeds United FC A 2–5 L
14 Jan Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Cardiff City FC A 3–1 W
04 Feb Blackpool FC H 3–0 W
28 Jan Watford FC H 2–0 W
22 Jan Sunderland AFC A 0–2 L
14 Jan Millwall FC H 1–0 W
07 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 1–5 L

Season Stats

Cardiff City FC Middlesbrough FC
#21 Position #3
7 Points 15
8 Played 8
1 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 4 / 3 / 1
10 Scored 16
12 Conceded 12
-2 GD +4
0.88 PPG 1.88
13% Win % 50%

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Cardiff City FC are 21st (7 pts). Middlesbrough FC are 3rd (15 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cardiff City FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cardiff City FC
Jack Moylan 3 G 1 A
Yousef Salech 2 G 1 A
Cian Ashford 2 G 1 A
Rubin Colwill 1 G 1 A
Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Cardiff City Stadium that hosts another battle between Cardiff City FC and Middlesbrough FC.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 388 games and scored 475 goals.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Forss makes it 0-1.
  • 22' Cedric Kipre has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 9 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' GOAL! Sory Kaba fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Sabri Lamouchi will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 38' A goal from the England international Cameron Archer! He fires home on 38 to make it 1-2!
  • 43' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 48' The 31-year-old Zack Steffen has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 56' Ryan Wintle is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joe Ralls at the 56 minute mark.
  • 57' The crowd applauds Sheyi Ojo as he leaves the pitch. Andy Rinomhota steps in for Cardiff City FC.
  • 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Cardiff City FC in their trying to find a way past Middlesbrough FC's compact .
  • 67' Cardiff City FC is showing some good football. However, Cardiff City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 69' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Marcus Forss has done his job and it is now time for Isaiah Jones to step up.
  • 70' Perry Ng has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mahlon Romeo on 70 minute.
  • 72' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Darragh Lenihan.
  • 77' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cameron Archer on 78 minutes.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Dael Fry comes on to replace Cameron Archer.
  • 84' Callum O'Dowda is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cardiff City FC tonight.
  • 85' Isaak Davies has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jaden Philogene Bidace on 85 minute.
  • 89' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Chuba Akpom has done his job and it is now time for Matty Crooks to step up.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Riley McGree — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • With this win, Middlesbrough FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cardiff City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sabri Lamouchi

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Carrick

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Emmanuel Latte Lath 3
Riley McGree 3
Matt Clarke 2
Josh Murphy 2
Sean Morrison 2
Paddy McNair 1
Cameron Archer 1
Martin Payero 1

Head to Head

2023-02-11 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC 2022-09-13 Middlesbrough FC 2–3 Cardiff City FC 2022-04-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Cardiff City FC 2021-10-23 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC 2021-02-27 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC

Cardiff City FC Form

2023-02-11 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-02-04 Hull City AFC 1–0 Cardiff City FC L 2023-01-31 Luton Town FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC L 2023-01-21 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2023-01-18 Leeds United FC 5–2 Cardiff City FC L 2023-01-14 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Wigan Athletic FC D

Middlesbrough FC Form

2023-02-11 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-02-04 Middlesbrough FC 3–0 Blackpool FC W 2023-01-28 Middlesbrough FC 2–0 Watford FC W 2023-01-22 Sunderland AFC 2–0 Middlesbrough FC L 2023-01-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Millwall FC W 2023-01-07 Middlesbrough FC 1–5 Brighton & Hove Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27 Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC25% Draw25% Middlesbrough FC50%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.26
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 23%
77%

Double Chance

Cardiff City FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
75%
Cardiff City FC or Middlesbrough FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cardiff City FC20% Draw41% Middlesbrough FC39%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.3%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC

Handicap Cardiff City FC covers Push Middlesbrough FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 13% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 47% — 53%
+1 47% 21% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 16% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.