ChampionshipTue 13 Oct, 21:45 EATCardiff City Stadium

Cardiff City vs Watford prediction

Cardiff CityHome57%to win
1.75 : 0.87expected goalsDraw 25%
WatfordAway18%to win
Shujaa safe tipCardiff City or Draw1.26

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip79%
Cardiff City or DrawMost likely to win
Fair 1.262 units
Bold tip36%
Cardiff City to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 2.781 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Cardiff City vs Watford is Cardiff City to win, with a 57% chance. The most likely score is 1-0. Our best bet is Cardiff City or Draw at 1.26.

Cardiff recent form-3%Watford recent form-4%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Cardiff CityWLDLL
  • Wv Charlton Athletic3-1
  • Lat Bolton Wanderers0-1
  • Dv Stoke City1-1
  • Lat Portsmouth0-2
  • Lat Queens Park Rangers1-2
WatfordLLWLL
  • Lat Bristol City0-1
  • Lv Stoke City1-2
  • Wv Preston North End2-1
  • Lat West Bromwich Albion0-1
  • Lat Swansea City0-2

In numbers, Cardiff red and Watford green

1.1Points per game0.8
1.4Goals scored per game0.8
1.6Goals conceded per game1.9
0%Clean sheets10%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CardiffWatford
14Games played20
4Wins4
4Draws4
6Losses12
19Goals scored16
22Goals conceded38
1.4Scored per game0.8
1.6Conceded per game1.9
2W 3D 2LHome record4W 3D 4L
2W 1D 4LAway record0W 1D 8L
0%Clean sheets10%
79%Both teams scored55%
64%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
21. Cardiff City8143-270.88
20. Watford8224-381.00

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Cardiff City
  • Jack Moylan
    Jack MoylanTop scorer · M
    3 goals
  • Ollie Tanner
    Ollie TannerMost assists · F
    2 assists
  • Nathan Trott
    Nathan TrottKeeper · G
    27 saves
Watford
  • Amin Nabizada
    Amin NabizadaTop scorer · F
    3 goals
  • Iker Bravo
    Iker BravoMost assists · F
    1 assists
  • Federico Ravaglia
    Federico RavagliaKeeper · G
    28 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals74%1.34
Over 2.5 goals49%2.05
Over 3.5 goals27%3.71
Both teams to score49%2.05
Cardiff or draw82%1.22
Watford or draw43%2.35
Cardiff win and over 2.534%2.91
Watford win and over 2.59%10.65

Most likely scores

1-012.0%
1-111.7%
2-011.1%
2-19.7%
0-07.9%

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Match preview

Cardiff City vs Watford: Cardiff City are favourites
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Cardiff City 57%, the draw 25% and Watford 18%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Cardiff City took 4 points from their last 5 games and Watford took 3 from 5. Cardiff City come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Cardiff City won 2 of their last 7 games at home. Watford won 0 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Cardiff City score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.6. Watford score 0.8 and let in 1.9. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Cardiff City games and 10 of Watford games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Cardiff City or Draw has a 79% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Cardiff City form

Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

Watford form

Watford have 4 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 16 goals scored and 38 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Our call

We expect Cardiff City to score about 1.8 goals and Watford about 0.9. That points to Cardiff City to win, with 1-0 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Cardiff City or Draw at 1.26. Our bold bet is Cardiff City to win and Over 2.5 at 2.78.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Cardiff City vs Watford?

Our prediction for Cardiff City vs Watford is Cardiff City to win, with a 57% chance. The most likely score is 1-0. Our best bet is Cardiff City or Draw at 1.26.

What is the score prediction for Cardiff City vs Watford?

1-0 is the most likely score, followed by 1-1 and 2-0. We expect Cardiff City to score 1.8 goals and Watford 0.9.

Will both teams score in Cardiff City vs Watford?

Both teams to score has a 49% chance. Both sides scored in 11 of Cardiff City last 14 games and 11 of Watford last 20.

How are Cardiff City playing?

Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

How are Watford playing?

Watford have 4 wins, 4 draws and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 16 goals scored and 38 conceded. Away from home they have 0 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What is the best bet for Cardiff City vs Watford?

Cardiff City or Draw at 1.26, with a 79% chance.

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