Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
1 : 1
Full time:
1 : 1
Kick off:
15:00
Date:
Sat, 04-Jan-25

Previous Meetings (Last 6 matches)

Tables

Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Form
6Middlesbrough2912894736+1144dwdlwl
18Cardiff29710123344-1131dddwdw
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Fixtures

Team Characteristics

Middlesbrough
Cardiff

+ 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 Strengths

Shooting from direct free kicks
Strong
Creating long shot opportunities
Strong
Stealing the ball from the opposition
Strong

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Aerial duels
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Defending against skillful players
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak

- 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 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

Cardiff's Style

  • Play with width
  • Attacking down the right
  • Take long shots
  • Take a lot of shots
  • Rotate their first eleven
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

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

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