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Analysis & News
Context, motivations and pre-match updates
2° · 21 pt · unbeaten in the last 5 matches
19° · 10 pt
Middlesbrough and Cardiff clash at the Riverside: crucial points at stake
The match
The Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough hosts a crucial encounter on Saturday, 17 October 2026, for the tenth round of the Championship. The hosts, currently second in the table, are looking to maintain pressure on leaders Swansea City, while Cardiff City, in 19th place, is in search of vital points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. The match represents an opportunity for Middlesbrough to consolidate their top position, following a run of positive results that has seen them unbeaten in their last eight matches. On the other hand, Cardiff must reverse a negative trend away from home, where they have yet to secure a victory in five away games. The rivalry between these two teams, although not historically heated, is characterised by recent encounters favouring Middlesbrough, who have won the last two clashes. The match will be visible on various platforms, with particular attention from fans who will follow the game live.
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Match detail
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Team Statistics
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Lineups
Formation, starters, bench and coaches
Lineups
Formation, starters, bench and coaches
Player Statistics
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Home teamMiddlesbrough20 giocatoriAggiornato 01:00
L. AylingD45 minVoto 6.72
W. LankshearF45 minVoto 8.07
Leo CastledineM0 minVoto 0
S. ByramD0 minVoto 0
S. BrynnG0 minVoto 0
S. BerhalterM45 minVoto 7.2
C. BarronM0 minVoto 0
M. ArfstenD16 minVoto 6.21
M. Peart-HarrisM11 minVoto 6.01
J. SarmientoF1 minVoto 6.56
R. VítekG90 minVoto 6.22
A. PhillipsD90 minVoto 6.74
C. BrittainD90 minVoto 7.79
T. ConwayM90 minVoto 8.2
A. Cozier-DuberryM74 minVoto 7.7
K. JosephF45 minVoto 6.88
A. MalandaM90 minVoto 6.38
R. McGreeM79 minVoto 6.35
A. MorrisM90 minVoto 6.46
Neto BorgesD89 minVoto 6.26
Away teamCardiff20 giocatoriAggiornato 01:00
H. TyrerG0 minVoto 0
I. DaviesF11 minVoto 6.37
W. FishD27 minVoto 6.4
P. MorenoM0 minVoto 0
T. PerrettM0 minVoto 0
C. ScanlonD17 minVoto 6.32
R. TankiewiczM0 minVoto 0
D. TurnbullM45 minVoto 6.18
C. WillockM63 minVoto 6.1
O. TannerM79 minVoto 7.96
A. RobertsonM90 minVoto 6.76
G. OshoD83 minVoto 5.6
J. MoylanF90 minVoto 7.81
R. KpakioD73 minVoto 6.67
J. ColwillM45 minVoto 6.31
K. BielikD90 minVoto 6.78
J. BaganD90 minVoto 6.58
Cian AshfordM90 minVoto 7.15
N. TrottG90 minVoto 7.29
CCharlie Holtn.d.0 minVoto 0
Recent Results
Recent form of the home and away teams
Punti totalizzati nelle ultime 10 partite ufficiali giocate da ciascuna squadra (amichevoli escluse).
Head to Head
Recent matches between the two teams
Standings
Current position in the league
Championship
| # | Squadra | PG | V | N | P | Pt | Forma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 23 | W W W W L | |
| 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | W W D D W | |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 19 | W D D W W | |
| 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | W W D W L | |
| 5 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 17 | W D D D D | |
| 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | W L L W W | |
| 7 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 17 | W L L D W | |
| 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | W W L W W | |
| 9 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | L W W W D | |
| 10 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | W W D W L | |
| 11 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | L W D D L | |
| 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14 | L D W L L | |
| 13 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 14 | D D L D D | |
| 14 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | W L W W L | |
| 15 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | L W L L W | |
| 16 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | W L D D W | |
| 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | L D W L D | |
| 18 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | L L L W W | |
| 19 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | W L W L D | |
| 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 9 | L L L L W | |
| 21 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | L D W D L | |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | L L L L W | |
| 23 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | L D D L L | |
| 24 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | L L D L L |
Average Statistics
Averages per match in the last 8 matches