Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City Preview (What To Know Before Betting)

Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City

Middlesbrough is aiming to extend their recent resurgence with a fourth consecutive victory across all competitions as they welcome fellow in-form Championship side Cardiff City to the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday night.

Michael Carrick’s team secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Watford in their Saturday clash, while the visiting Cardiff City climbed into the top six of the table with a 2-0 home win against Rotherham United.

Middlesbrough’s recent turnaround, going from failing to secure a win in their first seven Championship fixtures to earning six points from the last two matches, suggests that there won’t be any Halloween horrors for the team if they can maintain their current level of performance in the weeks ahead.

Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City

Their long-awaited 2-1 victory over Southampton and a 2-0 win against Bradford City in the EFL Cup, which earned them a fourth-round encounter with Exeter City, were followed by a visit to Vicarage Road where they secured a thrilling three wins in a row in a high-scoring five-goal match. Riley McGree’s 12-minute brace was countered by a goal from Vakoun Bayo and a sensational strike from an unlikely scorer, Wesley Hoedt. However, with 63 minutes gone, Josh Coburn managed to break through the Hornets’ defense and score the decisive goal, delighting the away supporters.

What to remember – Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City

Middlesbrough’s newfound determination is about to face a substantial test on Tuesday night, and Carrick’s defensive lineup may find it difficult, especially considering their persistent issues on the left flank.

Nevertheless, Cardiff has also experienced defensive lapses while playing away from home this season. Considering these circumstances, it’s plausible that an exciting draw could contribute to the ongoing positive atmosphere at the Riverside Stadium.

Betting tip for Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City

Sporita.com‘s expert tipsters are forecasting a victory for the home team in this match.