Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(17) 11 Goals 23 (36)
(11) 7 Assists 14 (26)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
26.6 Average Age 26.4
180.7 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 0.8 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(49%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 45% (47%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
Player Reason Status Rating
Jamilu Collins Out 6.3
Kion Etete Out N/A
Isaak Davies Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Joe Ralls Out 6.36
Player Reason Status Rating
Tommy Smith Out N/A
Marcus Forss Out 6.06
Alex Bangura Out N/A
Jonny Howson Out 6.35
Riley McGree Doubtful 6.73
Rav van den Berg Doubtful 6.69

Team News

Cardiff
Middlesbrough
  • Rubin Colwill impressed against Southampton on Wednesday night and could be rewarded with a start in the league on Saturday.
  • Expect one further change with Callum Robinson pushing for a spot in the starting XI after scoring from the bench against Swansea.
  • Michael Carrick should opt for the same starting XI that faced Portsmouth last weekend with no full debuts for Micah Hamilton or Tommy Conway.
  • Rav van den Berg and Riley McGree are both closing in on their returns from injury.

Prediction

  • Callum Robinson popped up when it mattered last Sunday, scoring with 11 minutes left on the clock to deny fierce rivals Swansea all three points in the South Wales Derby.
  • That result will be little more than a band-aid for Erol Bulut. His side have scored just once in three league games and sit bottom of the Championship heading into gameweek four.
  • Substitute Tommy Conway scored a 90th-minute equaliser on his debut last weekend as Middlesbrough rescued a draw against newly-promoted Portsmouth.
  • Michael Carrick's side attempted 30 shots in that game, meaning for the second league match running, they dominated without their deserved reward at the whistle.
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User Predictions

Comments (2)

 
  • Cardiff fought Swansea for draw but Middlesbrough are not a derby this,week and I believe them to,be stronger. Away win