Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
0 : 0
Full time:
0 : 2
Kick off:
12:30
Date:
Sat, 31-Aug-24

Previous Meetings (Last 6 matches)

Tables

Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Form
5Middlesbrough2812884634+1244ddwdlw
20Cardiff28610123143-1228wdddwd
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Fixtures

Team Characteristics

Cardiff
Middlesbrough

+ Cardiff's Strengths

Shooting from direct free kicks
Strong
Attacking set pieces
Strong
Stealing the ball from the opposition
Strong

+ Middlesbrough's Strengths

Creating long shot opportunities
Strong
Creating chances through individual skill
Strong
Counter attacks
Strong
Finishing scoring chances
Strong
Creating scoring chances
Strong
Defending set pieces
Strong

- Cardiff's Weaknesses

Finishing scoring chances
Weak
Defending against through ball attacks
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Defending against long shots
Very Weak

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Aerial duels
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak

Cardiff's Style

  • Attacking down the right
  • Take long shots
  • Play with width
  • Take a lot of shots
  • Rotate their first eleven

Middlesbrough's Style

  • Possession football
  • Short passes
  • Attempt through balls often
  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Attacking down the right
  • Non-aggressive
  • Play the offside trap
  • Opponents play aggressively against them
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

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

User Predictions

Comments (2)

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