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Probable Lineups

Cardiff
4-2-3-1
Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 21 Goals 32 (48)
(22) 12 Assists 20 (36)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27 Average Age 26.5
180.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (0.9)
(50%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 43% (48%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamilu Collins Out 6.3
Kion Etete Out N/A
Isaak Davies Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Joe Ralls Out 6.33
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 6.11
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 6.35
Riley McGree Doubtful 6.72
Rav van den Berg Doubtful 6.67

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
11 Middlesbrough 12 8 12 44
20 Cardiff 7 11 14 32

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.
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User Predictions

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  • [ - ] 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

    24 weeks ago
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Top Players

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
A. Robertson 6.91
D. Goutas 6.75
C. Robinson 6.75
F. Azaz 7.02
B. Doak 6.93
H. Hackney 6.9
C. Robinson 11
A. El Ghazi 3
A. Robertson 3
E.L. Lath 11
F. Azaz 8
T. Conway 8
R. Colwill 4
C. Ashford 3
C. O'Dowda 2
F. Azaz 9
B. Doak 7
R. McGree 5

Match Forecast

Cardiff will stray offside often  
Middlesbrough will score a long shot  
Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation  
Middlesbrough will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.