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Match analysis

EnglandChampionship

Watford vs Cardiff

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

Full time1:3HT 1–3

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Watford

3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game

Cardiff

4W 1D 5L1.30 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
+119Watford
Venue edge
+175Watford
Rating period
Match snapshot
Watford versus Cardiff: long term Elo, before the match
WatfordHomeRatingCardiffAway
Strength
1,519Overall1,400
1,622Match venue1,447
1,622At home1,431
1,503Away1,447
Attack & defence
1,464Attack1,383
1,567Defence1,515
1,530Home attack1,390
1,420Away attack1,419
1,618Home defence1,551
1,554Away defence1,495
Match profile
1,648Goal environment1,445
1,593Home goals1,418
1,555Away goals1,527
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,535Close games1,412
1,516Winning margin1,395

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.