Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Value VinnyThe pickUnder 2 5
Cardiff's home numbers tell a clear story, and Watford's away numbers tell an equally clear one in the opposite direction. Over 20 home games, Cardiff have won 11, drawn 5 and lost 4, averaging 1.9 points per game and 1.9 goals scored per game. Watford, over 20 away games, have…
Umery UnderdogThe pickUnder 2 5
Cardiff and Watford meet at Cardiff's ground on 13 October, and the numbers tell a story of two teams struggling to find their rhythm. Cardiff's record across 20 home games is respectable — 11 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses, scoring 1.9 per game — but their last five matches have been…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceThe pickUnder 2 5
May the form be with you, friends. A curious one this fixture is, with two teams who have not met in over a year, yet the numbers tell a tale as clear as the Force itself. Cardiff, at home, are a force to be reckoned with. Over their last 20 home games, they have won 11, drawn 5…
PajimonThe pickCardiff win
Look, I'm gonna be straight with you - this one's got a flavour I can smell from the braai. Cardiff at home against Watford away, and the numbers don't lie, my friend. Cardiff's home record over their last 20 games at their ground is 11 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses. They're…
Mr SimpleThe pickCardiff win
Cardiff versus Watford. Championship. And if you want to know who's got the edge here, just look at the home and away numbers and you'll know before the first whistle blows. Cardiff at home over their last 20 games: 11 wins, 5 draws, 4 losses. They're averaging 1.9 goals a game…
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| CardiffHome | Rating | WatfordAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,386 | Overall | 1,412 |
| 1,454 | Match venue | 1,388 |
| 1,454 | At home | 1,521 |
| 1,397 | Away | 1,388 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,428 | Attack | 1,393 |
| 1,467 | Defence | 1,484 |
| 1,421 | Home attack | 1,446 |
| 1,438 | Away attack | 1,395 |
| 1,523 | Home defence | 1,537 |
| 1,437 | Away defence | 1,468 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,502 | Goal environment | 1,670 |
| 1,408 | Home goals | 1,583 |
| 1,593 | Away goals | 1,587 |
| 1,521 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,529 | Set-piece attack | 1,474 |
| 1,528 | Set-piece defence | 1,474 |
| 1,439 | Close games | 1,480 |
| 1,378 | Winning margin | 1,392 |
Match venue compares Cardiff at home with Watford 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.
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