Middlesbrough FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 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 Jarred Gillett
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee Daniel Leach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Reading FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Feb | Preston North End FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Coventry City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' The ball is rolling at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cardiff City FC.
- 5' The 32-year-old Will Vaulks has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' It’s high time Mick McCarthy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leandro Bacuna made 379 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' It’s a booking for Cardiff City FC player. Will Vaulks gets a Yellow card.
- 35' Kieffer Moore needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 37' Brilliant from the ! Sean Morrison makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 37.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 52' Cardiff City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
- 57' It’s a booking for Cardiff City FC player. Joe Bennett gets a Yellow card.
- 59' Perry Ng has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 59.
- 61' A change in the Cardiff City FC ranks — Josh Murphy exits the field as Sheyi Ojo enters on 61.
- 66' Duncan Watmore, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 67' Cardiff City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leandro Bacuna is hanging Harry Wilson on the field on 67 minute.
- 71' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 71 minute. Marc Bola leaves to be changed by Marvin Johnson.
- 76' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 81' A change in the Middlesbrough FC ranks — Britt Assombalonga exits the field as Chuba Akpom enters on 81.
- 82' GOAL! Paddy McNair scores on 82. Assisted by Chuba Akpom
- 87' Anfernee Dijksteel has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- The points are shared — Middlesbrough FC 1-1 Cardiff City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Djed Spence 81'
- 19
- 1
- 4
- 17
- 6
- 16
- 9
- 7
-
27
Marc Bola ↓ Marvin Johnson 71'
- 2
Bench
- 13
-
21
Neeskens Kebano ↑ 71'
- 20
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 71'
- 22
-
29
Djed Spence ↑ 81'
- 5
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 81'
- 33
Coach
Neil Warnock
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
23
Harry Wilson ↓ Leandro Bacuna 67'
- 10
-
11
Josh Murphy ↓ Sheyi Ojo 61'
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 1
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Joe Ralls 67'
- 16
- 38
Bench
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↑ 67'
- 29
- 15
- 12
-
8
Joe Ralls ↑ 67'
- 33
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 61'
- 28
- 32
Coach
Mick McCarthy
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Emmanuel Latte Lath | 3 |
| Riley McGree | 3 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Josh Murphy | 2 |
| Sean Morrison | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 1 |
| Duncan Watmore | 1 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2021-02-27
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2021-02-24
AFC Bournemouth
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2021-02-20
Cardiff City FC
4–0
Preston North End FC
W
2021-02-16
Luton Town FC
0–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2021-02-13
Cardiff City FC
3–1
Coventry City FC
W
2021-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Cardiff City FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
70%
Middlesbrough FC or Cardiff City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
7.8%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.