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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

4W 1D 5L1.30 pts/game

Watford

4W 2D 4L1.40 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
+147Watford
Venue edge
+37Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Cardiff versus Watford: long term Elo, before the match
CardiffHomeRatingWatfordAway
Strength
1,451Overall1,598
1,487Match venue1,524
1,487At home1,681
1,473Away1,524
Attack & defence
1,386Attack1,505
1,526Defence1,597
1,405Home attack1,576
1,445Away attack1,438
1,582Home defence1,639
1,479Away defence1,567
Match profile
1,472Goal environment1,677
1,430Home goals1,608
1,542Away goals1,568
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,494Close games1,599
1,431Winning margin1,598

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.