Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder Tips, Predictions and Best Bets

Andy Clark

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City bet builder tips, predictions and stats for the Championship fixture on Saturday 17th October 2026. Get all the key player stats and our own betting tips as well as a bet builder tool to help you find the value bets.

Championship - Last 20 Games

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Team Stats

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MiddlesbroughvCardiff City
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Recent form
WLWLDL
1.70
Goals scored per game
1.85
1.30
Goals conceded per game
1.30
70%
Both teams scored
65%
70%
Over 1.5 goals
85%
60%
Over 2.5 goals
50%
45%
Over 3.5 goals
40%

MiddlesbroughvCardiff City
18.6
Shots per game
19.9
5.5
Shots on target
6.45

MiddlesbroughvCardiff City
1.95
Expected goals for
2.08
1.12
Expected goals against
1.46
59.2
Possession %
64.35

MiddlesbroughvCardiff City
6.7
Corners per game
8.05
3.35
First half corners
3.9

MiddlesbroughvCardiff City
9.5
Fouls per game
9.75
1.4
Own cards per game
1.85
3.4
Cards in match
3.7
0.85
First half cards
1.2
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Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target, against Cardiff City’s 19.9 and 6.45. Middlesbrough commit 9.5 fouls a game to Cardiff City’s 9.75, with 3.4 and 3.7 cards a match. Stripping the bookmaker margin out of the result makes it Middlesbrough 61%, the draw 21% and Cardiff City 18%. 4 legs in this match beat the price bet365 are offering, and they are all listed below with our own percentage beside the bookmaker’s.

Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder Tip

1Aidan Morris 2+ Shots6 of his last 10, 1.76 per 90
Why this Leg

Aidan Morris has had 2 or more shots in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 1.76 per 90 across 1,740 minutes, and he averages 92 minutes a game when he plays.

Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 40% implied by 6/4.

2Perry Ng to be Carded4 of his last 10, 0.29 per 90
Why this Leg

Perry Ng has been booked in 4 of his last 10 for Cardiff City, at 0.29 per 90 across 1,530 minutes, and he averages 90 minutes a game when he plays.

Cardiff City pick up 1.85 cards a game and there are 3.7 in their matches. That is about 40% on his own record, against the 25% implied by 3/1.

3Neto Borges 1+ Shots6 of his last 10, 0.94 per 90
Why this Leg

Neto Borges has had a shot in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 0.94 per 90 across 670 minutes, and he averages 67 minutes a game when he plays.

Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 52% implied by 10/11.

4Will Lankshear 2+ Shot on Target6 of his last 10, 1.71 per 90
Why this Leg

Will Lankshear has had 2 or more shots on target in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 1.71 per 90 across 841 minutes, and he averages 84 minutes a game when he plays.

Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 52% implied by 10/11.

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What Is the Best Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder?

Aidan Morris 2+ Shots, Perry Ng to be Carded, Neto Borges 1+ Shots and Will Lankshear 2+ Shot on Target, around 33/1 to 38/1 combined.

Every leg is one the player has done in most of his recent matches, and every one is a line bet365 list, so the whole thing goes on as a single bet builder.

Aidan Morris has had 2 or more shots in 6 of his last 10 matches at 1.76 per 90, and Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game — 60% on our numbers against an implied 40%.

Perry Ng has been booked in 4 of his last 10 matches at 0.29 per 90, and Cardiff City pick up 1.85 cards a game and there are 3.7 in their matches — 40% on our numbers against an implied 25%.

Neto Borges has had a shot in 6 of his last 10 matches at 0.94 per 90, and Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game — 60% on our numbers against an implied 52%.

Will Lankshear has had 2 or more shots on target in 6 of his last 10 matches at 1.71 per 90, and Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game — 60% on our numbers against an implied 52%.

If that is longer than you want, the betting tips below run from 1/10 to 2/1 and any of them swaps straight in. Legs in the same match are not independent — a fouls-drawn leg and a fouls-committed leg both get easier in a scrappy game — so treat the combined price as indicative, and bet365’s own builder will differ slightly.

Build Your Own Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder from Our Tips

Every selection below is one the stats stand up in this fixture, with the record behind it and the price beside it. To build your own bet builder from them, click Add to Betslip on each one you want — they go straight into your bet365 betslip and combine into a single bet builder there. Our own tip above is included in the list, so you can start from those legs and add to them.

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    Adilson Malanda 1+ ShotsAdd to slip11/8Adilson Malanda has had a shot in 7 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 0.79 per 90 across 1,714 minutes, and he averages 90 minutes a game when he plays.Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 70% on his own record, against the 42% implied by 11/8.
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    Aidan Morris 2+ ShotsAdd to slip6/4Aidan Morris has had 2 or more shots in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 1.76 per 90 across 1,740 minutes, and he averages 92 minutes a game when he plays.Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 40% implied by 6/4.
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    Neto Borges 1+ ShotsAdd to slip10/11Neto Borges has had a shot in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 0.94 per 90 across 670 minutes, and he averages 67 minutes a game when he plays.Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 52% implied by 10/11.
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    Will Lankshear 2+ Shot on TargetAdd to slip10/11Will Lankshear has had 2 or more shots on target in 6 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 1.71 per 90 across 841 minutes, and he averages 84 minutes a game when he plays.Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 60% on his own record, against the 52% implied by 10/11.
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    Adilson Malanda 1+ Shot on TargetAdd to slip4/1Adilson Malanda has had a shot on target in 4 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 0.26 per 90 across 1,714 minutes, and he averages 90 minutes a game when he plays.Middlesbrough take 18.6 shots a game and hit 5.5 on target. That is about 40% on his own record, against the 20% implied by 4/1.
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    Will Lankshear 1+ Foul Committedbet365TBCWill Lankshear has committed a foul in 8 of his last 10 for Middlesbrough, at 1.71 per 90 across 841 minutes, and he averages 84 minutes a game when he plays.Cardiff City hold 64.35% of the ball, which is where the fouls come from. There is no price up for this one yet, so there is nothing to measure the record against — worth a look when the market opens.
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    Perry Ng to be CardedAdd to slip3/1Perry Ng has been booked in 4 of his last 10 for Cardiff City, at 0.29 per 90 across 1,530 minutes, and he averages 90 minutes a game when he plays.Cardiff City pick up 1.85 cards a game and there are 3.7 in their matches. That is about 40% on his own record, against the 25% implied by 3/1.
  8. 08
    Middlesbrough to WinAdd to slip11/20Middlesbrough come in on W W D D W W, and at home they have scored 1.90 a game and conceded 1.10 across 10 matches. They have won 8 of their last 20 overall, drawing 8.Cardiff City average 1.85 scored and 1.30 conceded. The venue splits project 1.71 against 1.39, which puts Middlesbrough at about 53% to win, against 24% for the draw.
  9. 09
    Both Teams to ScoreAdd to slip4/9Both teams have scored in 14 of Middlesbrough's last 20 matches and 13 of Cardiff City's. Middlesbrough concede 1.30 a game and Cardiff City 1.30.On the venue splits the projection is 1.71 against 1.39, which puts both teams scoring at about 65%.
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    Correct Score 2-1Add to slip8/1On the venue splits this projects Middlesbrough 1.71 against Cardiff City 1.39, and 2-1 is the single likeliest scoreline that comes out of it at about 8.5%.Correct score is the widest market on the coupon, so this is not a value call - it is the scoreline our numbers land on most often, and it backs Middlesbrough, which is where the board has the match too.
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    Middlesbrough to Win and Both Teams to ScoreAdd to slip6/4Two things have to land, and the numbers support both: Middlesbrough to win is about 53% and both teams scoring about 65%. Middlesbrough score 1.70 a game and concede 1.30, and Cardiff City have scored in 13 of their last 20.bet365 price the combination at 6/4.
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Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder Leg Finder

Every priced player in this fixture, with his record over the last ten matches beside the odds, so you can build your own rather than take ours. It covers the player prop markets one at a time — shots, shots on target, fouls committed, fouls drawn, tackles, cards and anytime goalscorer — and sorts each by how often the player has hit the line rather than by price, so a short price with a strong record is easy to spot. Free, no sign-in. It is the same tool behind our daily bet builder tips.

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What Is the Best Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Bet Builder?

Aidan Morris 2+ Shots, Perry Ng to be Carded, Neto Borges 1+ Shots and Will Lankshear 2+ Shot on Target, at around 33/1 to 38/1 combined with bet365.

Can You Put Odds-on Legs in a Bet Builder?

Yes, and it is often the right thing to do. Our tracked best bets have to be 4/6 or longer, but a short leg we make a strong chance is a sound anchor. Neto Borges 1+ Shots, which we make 60% against 52% implied, qualifies here — the current price is in the table above.

Who Is Most Likely to Have a Shot on Target in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Yousef Salech of Cardiff City. He has had a shot on target in 7 of his last 10 matches, at 1.46 per 90 across 983 minutes, and he averages 66 minutes a game when he plays. Cardiff City take 19.9 shots a game and hit 6.45 on target. bet365 list Yousef Salech 1+ Shot on Target, with the current price in the leg finder below.

Which Player Takes the Most Shots in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Jack Moylan of Cardiff City. He has had 3 or more shots in 7 of his last 10 matches, at 4.52 per 90 across 837 minutes, and he averages 84 minutes a game when he plays. Cardiff City take 19.9 shots a game and hit 6.45 on target. bet365 list Jack Moylan 3+ Shots, with the current price in the leg finder below.

Which Player Makes the Most Tackles in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Aidan Morris of Middlesbrough. He has made 3 or more tackles in 7 of his last 10 matches, at 3.52 per 90 across 1,740 minutes, and he averages 92 minutes a game when he plays. Cardiff City hold 64.35% of the ball, and Middlesbrough commit 9.5 fouls a game. bet365 have not put this market up for him, so the odds are still TBC.

Who Is Most Likely to Score in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Will Lankshear of Middlesbrough. He has scored in 6 of his last 10 matches, at 0.86 per 90 across 841 minutes, and he averages 84 minutes a game when he plays. Middlesbrough score 1.70 a game. bet365 list Will Lankshear Anytime Goalscorer, with the current price in the leg finder below.

Which Player Commits the Most Fouls in Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Omari Kellyman of Cardiff City. He has committed a foul in 6 of his last 10 matches, at 1.74 per 90 across 622 minutes, and he averages 62 minutes a game when he plays. Middlesbrough hold 59.2% of the ball, which is where the fouls come from. There is no price up for Omari Kellyman 1+ Foul Committed at bet365 yet – one to watch when the market opens.

What Is the Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City Prediction?

Middlesbrough are 61% to win, the draw 21% and Cardiff City 18% once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. Both Teams to Score is the one team market our numbers support.

What Time Is Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City?

Saturday 17th October 2026, 12:30 UK time.

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