Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Middlesbrough to win and under 2.5 goals (12/5)

Middlesbrough are having a tough run of form and their playoff hopes are starting to fade.

However, Wednesday presents a fantastic opportunity for Boro to return to winning ways against a poor Cardiff City side.

The South Wales club have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.

Duncan Watmore to score anytime (7/4)

The forward has been one of Wilder’s preferred options up top and he is likely to be picked again on Wednesday.

He netted in their previous win which was a 5-1 win over Peterborough.

Match preview: Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City

Middlesbrough are in desperate need of a win with their playoff hopes starting to fade.

Boro have now gone five games without a win and are down into 9th.

They are also five points off the top six, although they still have a game in hand.

On Saturday, Chris Wilder’s team were held to a 1-1 draw with Swansea.

Fulham v Middlesbrough – Sky Bet Championship – Craven Cottage Middlesbrough’s Marc Bola celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday August 8, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty Images)

Cardiff City suffer three straight defeats

Cardiff City have now lost three games on the bounce.

The Bluebirds were beaten by Sheffield United on Saturday.

Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal of the game for the Blades.

Following defeats to also Luton Town and Hull City, Steve Morison’s side have dropped into 19th.

Cardiff City v Preston North End – Sky Bet Championship CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 29: Detailed view of a Cardiff City corner flag during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Preston North End at Cardiff City Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

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