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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Watford vs Cardiff

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

Full time0:1HT 0–1

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Watford

3W 4D 3L1.30 pts/game

Cardiff

5W 2D 3L1.70 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
+37Cardiff
Venue edge
+88Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Watford versus Cardiff: long term Elo, before the match
WatfordHomeRatingCardiffAway
Strength
1,505Overall1,542
1,570Match venue1,482
1,570At home1,616
1,467Away1,482
Attack & defence
1,541Attack1,478
1,515Defence1,574
1,577Home attack1,541
1,488Away attack1,425
1,541Home defence1,590
1,509Away defence1,544
Match profile
1,695Goal environment1,497
1,600Home goals1,508
1,595Away goals1,488
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,443Close games1,536
1,524Winning margin1,542

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.