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Championship Matchweek 26
Cardiff crestCardiffDWLDW
15:00
Saturday 16 January 2027 · UK time
Middlesbrough crestMiddlesbroughDWWLD
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff Add to calendar

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Match preview

Cardiff host Middlesbrough in Championship Matchweek 26 on Saturday 16 January 2027, 15:00 (UK time) at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Cardiff sit 14th with 18 points from 15 matches, 11 points behind of 2nd-placed Middlesbrough.

Cardiff are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5). Middlesbrough are in mixed form (2W 2D 1L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Cardiff a 42% chance of victory, Middlesbrough 36% and the draw 22%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.93 against 1.77.

In the last 10 meetings, Cardiff have won 1, Middlesbrough 6, with 3 draws.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Cardiff vs Middlesbrough?

Kick-off is Saturday 16 January 2027, 15:00 UK time.

Where is Cardiff vs Middlesbrough played?

The match is played at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

Who is predicted to win Cardiff vs Middlesbrough?

Our Poisson data model rates Cardiff at 42%, the draw at 22% and Middlesbrough at 36%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Middlesbrough?

In their last 10 meetings: Cardiff 1 wins, Middlesbrough 6 wins, 3 draws.