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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Cardiff vs Watford

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

Full time1:1HT 1–0

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Cardiff

2W 6D 2L1.20 pts/game

Watford

5W 2D 3L1.70 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
+36Watford
Venue edge
+21Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Cardiff versus Watford: long term Elo, before the match
CardiffHomeRatingWatfordAway
Strength
1,499Overall1,535
1,495Match venue1,516
1,495At home1,508
1,505Away1,516
Attack & defence
1,468Attack1,475
1,509Defence1,516
1,483Home attack1,488
1,481Away attack1,476
1,495Home defence1,489
1,517Away defence1,523
Match profile
1,508Goal environment1,512
1,512Home goals1,513
1,497Away goals1,498
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,508Close games1,556
1,491Winning margin1,522

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.