Middlesbrough have won 14 of the previous 49 games and Cardiff 24 , with 11 draws . • Middlesbrough are vying for a sixth successive home league victory over Cardiff , although they have not been in the same division since 1984 / 85 . • The Bluebirds last won at Middlesbrough in the league in March 1968 . • Boro have already lost five home league games this term - as many as they lost throughout their relegation season last time around . • Goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to make his 100th club appearance . • Cardiff have won all seven Championship matches in which they have kept a clean sheet this season . • Dave Jones ' side have scored an average of one goal every 6.05 attempts , which at 16.52 % is the best conversion rate in the division . • If selected , Jay Bothroyd will be making his 250th club career appearance in England and Scotland , while Peter Whittingham is set to make his 100th Cardiff start .