Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Richard Wild
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 14 Jul | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Bristol City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jul | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jul | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jul | Fulham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jul | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Riverside Stadium as Middlesbrough FC face off against Cardiff City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 1' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 1.
- 4' GOAL! Sean Morrison fires home to make it 0-1!
- 9' Robert Glatzel has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 14' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 17' Josh Murphy gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Junior Hoilett and will look to change the dynamic.
- 19' Middlesbrough FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 24' Cardiff City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 44' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 372 games and scored 398 goals.
- 47' What a moment for Josh Murphy! That strike on 47 puts his side firmly in control.
- 52' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 52 minutes.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 58' Paddy McNair is replacing George Saville for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Middlesbrough FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Fresh legs for Middlesbrough FC! Lukas Nmecha comes on to replace Ashley Fletcher.
- 72' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Robert Glatzel is withdrawn and Daniel Ward gets his opportunity.
- 77' Jonathan Howson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
- 81' What composure from Josh Murphy! The England international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sean Morrison on 84.
- 85' What composure from Britt Assombalonga! The DR Congo international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Jonathan Howson is booked for Middlesbrough FC — Red card on 89.
- 90' It’s a booking for Cardiff City FC player. Leandro Bacuna gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 90 minute. Joe Ralls leaves to be changed by Soul Bamba.
- Full Time. Cardiff City FC beats Middlesbrough FC
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 21
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↓ Lukas Nmecha 67'
- 3
- 6
- 16
-
22
George Saville ↓ Paddy McNair 58'
- 7
- 29
- 2
- 19
Bench
-
20
Lukas Nmecha ↑ 67'
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 58'
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 58'
- 26
- 25
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 58'
- 30
Coach
Neil Warnock
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 3
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Soul Bamba 90'
- 19
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Josh Murphy 17'
-
17
Lee Tomlin ↓ Marlon Pack 72'
- 6
- 16
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↓ Daniel Ward 72'
Bench
-
15
Marlon Pack ↑ 72'
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 17'
- 1
-
22
Soul Bamba ↑ 90'
- 13
-
23
Daniel Ward ↑ 72'
- 5
- 24
-
2
Dion Sanderson ↑ 90'
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 3 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Josh Murphy | 2 |
| Sean Morrison | 2 |
| Calum Chambers | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Perry Ng | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
74%
Middlesbrough FC or Cardiff City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
10.5%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.