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Match analysis

EnglandPremier League

Watford vs Cardiff

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

Full time3:2HT 1–0

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Watford

2W 2D 6L0.80 pts/game

Cardiff

4W 0D 6L1.20 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 Premier League

Overall edge
+84Watford
Venue edge
+152Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Watford versus Cardiff: long term Elo, before the match
WatfordHomeRatingCardiffAway
Strength
1,487Overall1,403
1,534Match venue1,382
1,534At home1,464
1,415Away1,382
Attack & defence
1,465Attack1,409
1,524Defence1,451
1,509Home attack1,456
1,414Away attack1,386
1,526Home defence1,466
1,503Away defence1,443
Match profile
1,570Goal environment1,543
1,538Home goals1,530
1,532Away goals1,513
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,475Close games1,492
1,492Winning margin1,375

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.