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Championship · 16 January 2027 · 15:00

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough (16 January 2027, Championship): match facts, form and head-to-head

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Cardiff vs Middlesbrough (Championship) is scheduled for 16 January 2027 at 15:00.

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: league positions and form

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Southampton148-4-229:1428
2Middlesbrough148-4-230:1928
3Wolves148-3-325:1727
4Birmingham147-5-226:1326
5Stoke City148-2-422:1726
6Swansea148-2-421:1626
7West Brom147-4-320:1525
8West Ham146-5-336:2123
9Sheffield United146-4-420:1722
10Portsmouth146-4-419:1622
11QPR145-6-322:1721
12Norwich146-0-827:2418
13Millwall145-3-623:2418
14Blackburn145-3-620:2218
15Bristol City145-3-616:1918
16Wrexham144-5-517:1917
17Bolton145-2-719:2617
18Cardiff143-6-522:2315
19Lincoln144-3-714:2415
20Watford144-2-813:2314
21Charlton143-5-611:2214
22Burnley141-7-618:2610
23Derby141-4-911:297
24Preston141-2-1112:305

Recent matches

Cardiff

13 OctWCardiff 5–1 Watford
17 OctDMiddlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff
24 OctWCardiff 1–0 Birmingham
31 OctLWolves 3–0 Cardiff
4 NovDCardiff 3–3 West Ham

Middlesbrough

13 OctWStoke City 2–3 Middlesbrough
17 OctDMiddlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff
23 OctWBolton 1–5 Middlesbrough
31 OctWMiddlesbrough 3–0 Charlton
4 NovLWrexham 2–0 Middlesbrough

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: analysis of the match

Cardiff host Middlesbrough in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the home side languishing in 21st place on just four points after four draws and three defeats, their goal‑difference a modest –4 (seven scored, eleven conceded). Middlesbrough arrive in the second‑tier as fifth‑placed contenders, having amassed 13 points from six games thanks to four wins, a draw and a single loss, and a +4 goal margin (12 for, eight against). The Blues will be desperate to turn their string of stalemates into a win and climb out of the relegation zone, while the visitors will look to maintain their push for a top‑six finish. Historically, the gap in form between the two clubs has been evident this season, and the match could prove pivotal for both campaigns.

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: the teams compared

CardiffMiddlesbrough
44%Form56%
42%Attack58%
45%Defence55%
50%Head to head50%
45%Overall55%

Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: head to head

0Cardiff
1Draws
0Middlesbrough
17/10/26 · Middlesbrough 2–2 Cardiff

Cardiff vs Middlesbrough: FAQ

Where and when is the game being played?

Date: 16 January 2027, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Cardiff City Stadium.

Where do the teams stand in the table?

Cardiff: 18th (15 points), Middlesbrough: 2nd (28 points).

What is the head-to-head record of Cardiff vs Middlesbrough?

Cardiff: 0, Draws: 1, Middlesbrough: 0.

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