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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Watford vs Cardiff

Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.

Full time1:2HT 1–2

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Watford

5W 3D 2L1.80 pts/game

Cardiff

1W 3D 6L0.60 pts/game

Per game

Watford at home vs Cardiff away

Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Championship

Overall edge
+147Watford
Venue edge
+162Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Watford versus Cardiff: long term Elo, before the match
WatfordHomeRatingCardiffAway
Strength
1,541Overall1,394
1,600Match venue1,438
1,600At home1,427
1,460Away1,438
Attack & defence
1,479Attack1,404
1,527Defence1,451
1,487Home attack1,387
1,458Away attack1,441
1,617Home defence1,491
1,468Away defence1,459
Match profile
1,688Goal environment1,487
1,590Home goals1,422
1,598Away goals1,565
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,548Close games1,526
1,535Winning margin1,365

Match venue compares Watford at home with Cardiff away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.

Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.

Starting lineups

Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.