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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Watford vs Cardiff

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

Full time0:0HT 0–0

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Watford

5W 3D 2L1.80 pts/game

Cardiff

4W 3D 3L1.50 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
+14Cardiff
Venue edge
+5Cardiff
Rating period
Match snapshot
Watford versus Cardiff: long term Elo, before the match
WatfordHomeRatingCardiffAway
Strength
1,580Overall1,594
1,538Match venue1,543
1,538At home1,590
1,563Away1,543
Attack & defence
1,564Attack1,497
1,542Defence1,594
1,542Home attack1,499
1,533Away attack1,493
1,509Home defence1,590
1,557Away defence1,548
Match profile
1,603Goal environment1,512
1,547Home goals1,497
1,557Away goals1,515
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,532Close games1,587
1,598Winning margin1,604

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.