ws_logo
ws_mobile_logo
TELEGRAM
My accountSign Out
Set favourite tournaments, comment and vote on matches and more!

Probable Lineups

Cardiff
4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(13) 10 Goals 13 (22)
(9) 5 Assists 9 (17)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
26.6 Average Age 26.1
180.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1.6 (1.2)
(50%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 45% (45%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.7)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamilu Collins Out 6.25
Kion Etete Out N/A
Isaak Davies Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Joe Ralls Out 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 5.98
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 6.02
Riley McGree Doubtful 6.94
Rav van den Berg Doubtful 6.62

Team News

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
  • Rubin Colwill impressed against Southampton on Wednesday night and could be rewarded with a start in the league on Saturday.
  • Expect one further change with Callum Robinson pushing for a spot in the starting XI after scoring from the bench against Swansea.
  • Michael Carrick should opt for the same starting XI that faced Portsmouth last weekend with no full debuts for Micah Hamilton or Tommy Conway.
  • Rav van den Berg and Riley McGree are both closing in on their returns from injury.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
6 Middlesbrough 7 3 5 24
22 Cardiff 4 3 8 15

Prediction

  • Callum Robinson popped up when it mattered last Sunday, scoring with 11 minutes left on the clock to deny fierce rivals Swansea all three points in the South Wales Derby.
  • That result will be little more than a band-aid for Erol Bulut. His side have scored just once in three league games and sit bottom of the Championship heading into gameweek four.
  • Substitute Tommy Conway scored a 90th-minute equaliser on his debut last weekend as Middlesbrough rescued a draw against newly-promoted Portsmouth.
  • Michael Carrick's side attempted 30 shots in that game, meaning for the second league match running, they dominated without their deserved reward at the whistle.
© WhoScored.com

User Predictions

Comments (2)

Most Recent
Most Liked
 
  • [ - ] Bilcao - member since 25-Feb-20

    Cardiff fought Swansea for draw but Middlesbrough are not a derby this,week and I believe them to,be stronger. Away win

    10 weeks ago
     +1 Reply Report

Top Players

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
R. Colwill 6.91
J. Alnwick 6.83
D. Goutas 6.83
F. Azaz 7.18
B. Doak 7.09
L. Ayling 7.06
C. Robinson 5
D. Turnbull 1
R. Colwill 1
T. Conway 5
E.L. Lath 4
F. Azaz 3
R. Colwill 3
D. Goutas 1
J. Ralls 1
F. Azaz 5
R. McGree 4
B. Doak 3

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score as a result of individual skill  
Cardiff will stray offside often  
Middlesbrough will score from a setpiece situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.