Cardiff City 0-2 Middlesbrough

Current streaks

Recent form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team currently struggling in the Championship. Despite sitting in 24th position with only 1 point from 3 league games, their overall performance in the last six matches shows some promise, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. The team has managed to keep two clean sheets, which is a positive sign defensively. However, their most recent league game resulted in a heavy 5-0 defeat against Burnley, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. This high-scoring match stands out as particularly noteworthy. Cardiff's goal difference of -2 and their average of 1.17 goals scored per game suggest they are struggling to find the back of the net consistently in competitive fixtures. The fact that 67% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals indicates a trend towards lower-scoring encounters.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form presents a mixed picture, with some notable highlights and concerns. The team had a promising run of three consecutive wins, including an impressive 3-0 victory against Leeds United in the League Cup. However, their form has taken a downturn in their last three matches, failing to secure a win. The most alarming result came in their most recent game, a heavy 5-0 defeat to Stoke City in the League Cup, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring encounter. Despite this setback, Middlesbrough has shown defensive strength with three clean sheets in their last six games. Their league position (10th) and goal-scoring record (1.17 goals per game) suggest a mid-table performance, but the recent negative goal difference (-1) and higher goals conceded per game (1.33) indicate some defensive vulnerabilities that need addressing.

Recent home/away form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent home form shows a mixed bag of results, with a notable improvement in their most recent matches. The Bluebirds have won four of their last six home games, including a current run of two consecutive wins. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored an impressive 15 goals in these six matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game. A standout performance was their 7-1 victory over Penybont in a friendly, showcasing their potential for high-scoring encounters. Despite their strong home record, Cardiff's league position (24th) and points tally (1 from 3 games) suggest they're struggling to translate this form into the Championship. Their defense has been relatively solid at home, conceding just 6 goals in 6 games, with one clean sheet. The team's ability to produce goals while maintaining a decent defensive record at home could be crucial as they look to climb the league table.

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent away form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 6 games. Their most impressive performance came in a 3-0 League Cup victory against Leeds United, demonstrating their ability to compete against strong opposition. The team has been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably an 8-goal thriller against Doncaster Rovers in a friendly, which they won 5-3. Defensively, Middlesbrough has been solid, keeping 3 clean sheets in their last 6 away games. However, their most recent competitive away match resulted in a 1-0 loss to Derby County in the Championship, highlighting the challenges they face in league play. The team's goal-scoring record is respectable, averaging 1.5 goals per game, while their defensive record of conceding just 1 goal per game on average is encouraging for their away performances.