Bitesize Prediction: Middlesbrough vs Cardiff – 03/10/23

Competition: Championship

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet

In what could prove to be a lively affair from the Riverside on Tuesday night, Middlesbrough will welcome Cardiff to the north east.

Starting with the hosts, while Middlesbrough might have endured a nightmare start to the 2023/24 campaign, the Reds have certainly claimed a much-needed boost over the past fortnight. Although Michael Carrick’s side might have marked their return from September’s international break with a 2-1 loss away at Blackburn, the one-time Manchester United coach has seen his squad come roaring back. Last seen over the weekend putting in a season-best display as they claimed an action-packed 3-2 win against Watford on the road, Boro have now won each of their previous three appearances across all formats. With their recent turn in fortunes highlighted by a 2-1 victory against Championship returners Southampton, Carrick’s side will be desperate to lay down another marker here. Extending on their EFL Cup adventure last week as they edged past League One outfit Bradford, it is worth highlighting, Tuesday’s hosts have seen four of their previous five outings finish with both teams finding the net.

As for the visitors, while Cardiff might have watched their EFL Cup run come to an abrupt end last week as they fell to an action-packed 5-2 loss away at Blackburn, the Blues are in the midst of a stellar Championship flurry. Making an immediate return over the weekend as they claimed a routine 2-0 victory at home against Rotherham, Erol Bulut’s men certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Laying down a real marker on September 16th as they marched their return from the international break with a 2-0 win against bitter local rivals Swansea, the midweek guests have also gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. Along with an action-packed 3-2 win against Coventry a fortnight ago, Cardiff have bagged eight strikes on their four-match Championship winning run. However, with Bulut’s high-flying squad seeing five of their last six away fixtures across all competitions finish with both teams getting on the scoresheet, we are predicting a similar lively showdown here.

Bet: Both teams to score at Middlesbrough vs Cardiff 4/5 for Tuesday’s Championship matchup @ 1xBet