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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Cardiff vs Watford

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

Full time1:2HT 1–1

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Cardiff

7W 3D 0L2.40 pts/game

Watford

6W 2D 2L2.00 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
+55Watford
Venue edge
+14Cardiff
Rating period
Match snapshot
Cardiff versus Watford: long term Elo, before the match
CardiffHomeRatingWatfordAway
Strength
1,569Overall1,624
1,555Match venue1,541
1,555At home1,649
1,578Away1,541
Attack & defence
1,537Attack1,496
1,580Defence1,632
1,546Home attack1,550
1,494Away attack1,456
1,578Home defence1,626
1,587Away defence1,584
Match profile
1,498Goal environment1,687
1,492Home goals1,607
1,507Away goals1,580
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,502Close games1,570
1,594Winning margin1,637

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.