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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Cardiff vs Watford

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

Full time2:4HT 1–2

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Cardiff

3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game

Watford

4W 1D 5L1.30 pts/game

Per game

Cardiff at home vs Watford 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
+6Cardiff
Venue edge
+99Cardiff
Rating period
Match snapshot
Cardiff versus Watford: long term Elo, before the match
CardiffHomeRatingWatfordAway
Strength
1,521Overall1,515
1,594Match venue1,495
1,594At home1,547
1,487Away1,495
Attack & defence
1,484Attack1,520
1,561Defence1,547
1,528Home attack1,545
1,443Away attack1,503
1,581Home defence1,543
1,545Away defence1,537
Match profile
1,502Goal environment1,690
1,508Home goals1,592
1,493Away goals1,598
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,529Close games1,454
1,517Winning margin1,537

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.

Starting lineups

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