Cardiff vs
Watford• Championship, England
Betting Odds, Analysis & Prediction
Price board · 1X2captured 13 Oct 16:23 UTC
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betano | 1.65 | 4.45 | 5.10 | 2.7% |
| Pinnacle | 1.61 | 4.54 | 5.06 | 3.9% |
| Dafabet | 1.63 | 4.50 | 4.90 | 4.0% |
| Bet365 | 1.62 | 4.10 | 5.00 | 6.1% |
| BetVictor | 1.60 | 4.33 | 4.80 | 6.4% |
| Betfair | 1.60 | 4.33 | 4.75 | 6.6% |
| 1xBet | 1.61 | 4.30 | 4.64 | 6.9% |
| Marathonbet | 1.59 | 4.30 | 4.70 | 7.4% |
| William Hill | 1.57 | 4.20 | 4.80 | 8.3% |
| SBO | 1.58 | 4.02 | 4.51 | 10.3% |
| Best of all books | 1.65 | 4.54 | 5.10 | 2.2% |
| Average | 1.61 | 4.31 | 4.83 | 6.2% |
Best price per column is highlighted. These are the last prices captured before kickoff; the strip above shows the latest best prices.
Team comparison
Blue marks the stronger side on each line. Ratings come from the match model: attack, defence, form, head to head and a goals model.
Last 10 matches team's goals firstupdated 13 Oct 15:20 UTC
Cardiff
1W 4D 5L · goals 12:16 · per match 1.2 for, 1.6 against
| 10 Oct | A | Blackburn | 1-2 | L |
| 19 Sep | H | Charlton | 3-1 | W |
| 12 Sep | A | Bolton | 0-1 | L |
| 8 Sep | H | Stoke City | 1-1 | D |
| 5 Sep | A | Portsmouth | 0-2 | L |
| 2 Sep | A | QPR | 1-2 | L |
| 29 Aug | H | Sheffield Utd | 2-2 | D |
| 25 Aug | H | Norwich | 1-2 | L |
| 22 Aug | A | Derby | 2-2 | D |
| 17 Aug | H | Wrexham | 1-1 | D |
Watford
2W 2D 6L · goals 8:19 · per match 0.8 for, 1.9 against
| 10 Oct | H | Burnley | 0-4 | L |
| 18 Sep | A | Bristol City | 0-1 | L |
| 12 Sep | H | Stoke City | 1-2 | L |
| 8 Sep | H | Preston | 2-1 | W |
| 5 Sep | A | West Brom | 0-1 | L |
| 1 Sep | A | Swansea | 0-2 | L |
| 29 Aug | H | West Ham | 1-1 | D |
| 25 Aug | H | Peterborough | 1-5 | L |
| 22 Aug | A | Wrexham | 1-1 | D |
| 16 Aug | H | Southampton | 2-1 | W |
Head to head
16 meetings · goals 21:23 · last 10: 4W 2D 4L for Cardiff
| 14 Jan 2025Championship | Championship | Cardiff1-1Watford |
| 29 Dec 2024Championship | Championship | Watford1-2Cardiff |
| 3 Feb 2024Championship | Championship | Watford0-1Cardiff |
| 7 Oct 2023Championship | Championship | Cardiff1-1Watford |
| 19 Apr 2023Championship | Championship | Watford1-3Cardiff |
| 2 Nov 2022Championship | Championship | Cardiff1-2Watford |
| 13 Mar 2021Championship | Championship | Cardiff1-2Watford |
| 5 Dec 2020Championship | Championship | Watford0-1Cardiff |
| 22 Feb 2019Premier League | Premier League | Cardiff1-5Watford |
| 15 Dec 2018Premier League | Premier League | Watford3-2Cardiff |
Championship tableChampionshipupdated 13 Oct 15:20 UTC
In the Championship table, Cardiff sit 21st with 7 points from 9 games, while Watford are 20th with 8 points from 9.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | +8 | 20 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | +5 | 18 |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | +11 | 16 |
| 4 | Stoke City | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | +2 | 16 |
| 5 | Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | +4 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | +3 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | +2 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | +1 | 14 |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | +1 | 14 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | +10 | 13 |
| 12 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | +1 | 12 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | +1 | 12 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | -3 | 11 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Bolton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 10 |
| 18 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 | Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | -4 | 7 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8:16 | -8 | 4 |
Market · 1X2
Margin-free probabilities from the average price across bookmakers; the books keep a 2.2% margin.
1X2 since open average price
Over / Under 2.5
| Bookmaker | Over | Under | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle | 1.49 | 2.71 | 4.0% |
| Betano | 1.52 | 2.60 | 4.3% |
| Bet365 | 1.50 | 2.62 | 4.8% |
| Betfair | 1.44 | 2.63 | 7.5% |
| BetVictor | 1.47 | 2.44 | 9.0% |
| 1xBet | 1.43 | 2.46 | 10.6% |
| Marathonbet | 1.43 | 2.46 | 10.6% |
| Best of all books | 1.52 | 2.71 | 2.7% |
| Average | 1.47 | 2.56 | 7.2% |
Both teams to score
| Bookmaker | Yes | No | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair | 1.53 | 2.45 | 6.2% |
| Bet365 | 1.50 | 2.50 | 6.7% |
| Betano | 1.55 | 2.35 | 7.1% |
| William Hill | 1.50 | 2.45 | 7.5% |
| 1xBet | 1.51 | 2.39 | 8.1% |
| BetVictor | 1.50 | 2.40 | 8.3% |
| Marathonbet | 1.51 | 2.35 | 8.8% |
| Best of all books | 1.55 | 2.50 | 4.5% |
| Average | 1.51 | 2.41 | 7.5% |
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rates Cardiff at 45% to win, the draw at 45% and Watford at 10% — against average 1X2 odds of 1.61 | 4.31 | 4.83, which imply roughly 62.1% for a Cardiff win versus the model's 45%.
Form context from the Championship table: Cardiff are 21st (7 pts, 11-14 goals), Watford 20th (8 pts, 7-14).
Over their last five matches, Cardiff averaged 1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game; Watford averaged 0.6 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Statistical advice: Double chance : Cardiff or draw.
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
Confirmed Lineups
Cardiff
4-2-3-1Coach: B. Barry-Murphy
Goalkeeper
- 1N. Trott
Defence
- 38P. Ng
- 48D. Lawlor
- 4G. Osho
- 3J. Bagan
Midfield
- 18A. Robertson
- 45Cian Ashford
- 11O. Tanner
- 27J. Colwill
- 16C. Willock
Attack
- 8J. Moylan
Substitutes (9)
- 30H. Tyrer
- 14D. Turnbull
- 23C. Scanlon
- 47C. Robinson
- 43P. Moreno
- 44R. Kpakio
- 2W. Fish
- 39I. Davies
- 50Charlie Holt
Watford
4-2-3-1Coach: A. Dionisi
Goalkeeper
- 1F. Ravaglia
Defence
- 23O. Traoré
- 6M. Pollock
- 4K. Keben
- 33J. Zemura
Midfield
- 39E. Kayembe
- 5H. Kyprianou
- 7O. Maamma
- 22M. Payero
- 45S. Mavididi
Attack
- 10M. Boadu
Substitutes (9)
- 20M. Doumbia
- 15K. Diatta
- 3S. Coulibaly
- 17Iker Bravo
- 16M. Bola
- 26D. Bachmann
- 9L. Kjerrumgaard
- 29Branimir Mlačić
- 21Amin Nabizada
All markets average prices
Full time
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | 4.31 | 4.83 |
Double chance
| 1X | X2 | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.16 | 2.27 | 1.19 |
Draw no bet
| 1 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1.25 | 3.69 |
Both teams to score
| Yes | No |
|---|---|
| 1.51 | 2.41 |
1st half
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.08 | 2.52 | 4.61 |
First team to score
| Home | No Goal | Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | 20.5 | 2.57 |
Match goals
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.02 | 15.3 |
| 1.5 | 1.13 | 5.50 |
| 2.5 | 1.47 | 2.56 |
| 3.5 | 2.23 | 1.64 |
| 4.5 | 3.75 | 1.24 |
| 5.5 | 7.07 | 1.08 |
| 6.5 | 12.5 | 1.03 |
| 7.5 | 22.5 | 1.01 |
| 8.5 | 50.5 | – |
13 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.02 | 11.0 |
| 1.75 | 1.14 | 4.53 |
| 2 | 1.16 | 4.15 |
| 2.25 | 1.30 | 3.00 |
| 2.75 | 1.56 | 2.28 |
| 3 | 1.74 | 2.03 |
| 3.25 | 1.97 | 1.79 |
| 3.75 | 2.49 | 1.48 |
| 4 | 3.03 | 1.33 |
| 4.25 | 3.22 | 1.27 |
| 4.75 | 4.50 | 1.13 |
| 5 | 6.10 | 1.06 |
| 5.25 | 6.45 | 1.05 |
Asian handicap
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | 2.53 | 1.48 |
| -1.25 | 2.25 | 1.60 |
| -1 | 2.00 | 1.81 |
| -0.75 | 1.72 | 2.05 |
| -0.5 | 1.59 | 2.35 |
| -0.25 | 1.40 | 2.74 |
12 more lines
| Line | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|
| -3.5 | 9.07 | 1.04 |
| -3 | 8.70 | 1.01 |
| -2.75 | 5.85 | 1.09 |
| -2.5 | 4.55 | 1.15 |
| -2.25 | 4.25 | 1.17 |
| -2 | 3.92 | 1.21 |
| -1.75 | 2.97 | 1.35 |
| 0 | 1.24 | 3.70 |
| +0.25 | 1.20 | 4.09 |
| +0.5 | 1.17 | 4.60 |
| +0.75 | 1.09 | 6.00 |
| +1.5 | 1.04 | 9.03 |
Cards in match
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.24 | 3.74 |
| 3.5 | 1.55 | 2.39 |
| 4 | 1.74 | 2.08 |
| 4.5 | 2.13 | 1.67 |
| 5 | 2.67 | 1.43 |
| 5.5 | 2.93 | 1.37 |
Corners 2-Way
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 1.02 | 11.4 |
| 6.5 | 1.07 | 7.45 |
| 7.5 | 1.12 | 4.95 |
| 8.5 | 1.27 | 3.28 |
| 9.5 | 1.51 | 2.41 |
| 10.5 | 1.85 | 1.87 |
| 11.5 | 2.34 | 1.54 |
| 12.5 | 3.10 | 1.31 |
| 13.5 | 4.30 | 1.17 |
| 14.5 | 6.16 | 1.08 |
| 15.5 | 8.40 | 1.05 |
| 16.5 | 9.75 | 1.03 |
23 more lines
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1.01 | 7.20 |
| 7.25 | 1.06 | 5.52 |
| 7.75 | 1.10 | 4.86 |
| 8 | 1.11 | 4.64 |
| 8.25 | 1.18 | 3.82 |
| 8.75 | 1.27 | 3.15 |
| 9 | 1.31 | 2.98 |
| 9.25 | 1.40 | 2.64 |
| 9.75 | 1.54 | 2.28 |
| 10 | 1.65 | 2.17 |
| 10.25 | 1.71 | 2.01 |
| 10.75 | 1.90 | 1.80 |
| 11 | 2.07 | 1.72 |
| 11.25 | 2.14 | 1.62 |
| 11.75 | 2.43 | 1.47 |
| 12 | 2.67 | 1.38 |
| 12.25 | 2.81 | 1.35 |
| 12.75 | 3.28 | 1.25 |
| 13 | 3.77 | 1.18 |
| 13.25 | 3.94 | 1.17 |
| 13.75 | 4.72 | 1.10 |
| 14 | 5.67 | 1.06 |
| 14.25 | 5.87 | 1.05 |