Watford - Cardiff - 3 February 2024 Championship - (0-1)

James Linington signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Throw-in for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Watford have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

James Linington awards Cardiff a goal kick.

At Vicarage Road, Dimitris Goutas has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Can Watford get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cardiff's half?

Ball safe as Cardiff is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

Goal kick for Cardiff at Vicarage Road.

Corner awarded to Watford.

James Linington signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Cardiff have a goal kick.

Watford have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Erol Bulut is making the team's fifth substitution at Vicarage Road with Nathaniel Phillips replacing Jamilu Collins.

Cardiff make their fourth substitution with Famara Diedhiou replacing Kion Etete.

Throw-in for Watford close to the penalty box.

James Linington awards the away team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Cardiff goal kick.

Tom Dele-Bashiru is replacing Jake Livermore for the home team.

Watford to take a throw-in in Cardiff territory.

Watford have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Cardiff.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Mahlon Romeo is replacing Perry Ng for Cardiff at Vicarage Road.

The away team have replaced Josh Bowler with Josh Wilson-Esbrand. This is the second substitution made today by Erol Bulut.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Free kick Cardiff.

Cardiff awarded a free kick in their own half.

Josh Bowler (Cardiff) has received a yellow card from James Linington.

Free kick for Watford in the half of Cardiff.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Cardiff have a goal kick.

In Watford, Watford push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

David Turnbull is on a sub for Rubin Colwill for Cardiff.

James Linington awards Cardiff a goal kick.

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Cardiff.

Valerien Ismael is making the team's third substitution at Vicarage Road with Mileta Rajovic replacing Vakoun Issouf Bayo.

The home team replace Matheus Martins with Emmanuel Dennis.

Valerien Ismael (Watford) is making a first substitution, with Ken Sema replacing Giorgi Chakvetadze.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Watford have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

Throw-in high up the field for Watford in Watford.

Cardiff have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in Cardiff.

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Watford.

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff) has received a first yellow card.

In Watford a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Jake Livermore for Watford has been booked by James Linington and receives a first yellow card.

James Linington signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Throw-in for Watford in their own half.

James Linington awards Watford a goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Watford.

Matthew Pollock is booked for the home team.

Cardiff are in shooting range from this free kick.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Free kick Watford.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Cardiff to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

Ball safe as Cardiff is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Cardiff have a goal kick.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Watford's Giorgi Chakvetadze has been booked in Watford.

In Watford a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Cardiff take a 0-1 lead thanks to Josh Bowler. Perry Ng with an assist there.

James Linington signals a Cardiff throw-in in Watford's half.

Throw-in Watford.

Can Watford get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cardiff's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Cardiff goal kick.

Watford have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

Cardiff needs to be cautious. Watford have an attacking throw-in.

James Linington awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Watford in their own half.

Cardiff awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Throw-in for Watford at Vicarage Road.

James Linington signals a free kick to Watford.

Throw-in for Watford at Vicarage Road.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Watford.

Free kick for Cardiff in the half of Watford.

Throw-in for Watford in their own half.

James Linington signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Watford awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Cardiff awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Can Watford capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cardiff's half?

Watford have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Cardiff.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Cardiff.

Ball safe as Cardiff is awarded a throw-in in their half.

James Linington awards Watford a goal kick.

Cardiff have been awarded a corner by James Linington.

Free kick for Cardiff in their own half.

Corner awarded to Watford.

James Linington signals a throw-in for Watford, close to Cardiff's area.

James Linington signals a free kick to Cardiff in their own half.

Cardiff to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Watford get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cardiff's half?

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Cardiff.

James Linington signals a Watford throw-in in Cardiff's half.

James Linington awards the home team a throw-in.

Watford FC scores 1.72 goals when playing at home and Cardiff City scores 1.14 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Watford FC and Cardiff City is 2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Watford FC and Cardiff City is 2.6.

Watford FC scores 1.2 goals in a match against Cardiff City and Cardiff City scores 1.4 goals against Watford FC (on average).

In the last 5 meetings Watford FC won 2, Cardiff City won 2, 1 draws.

Watford FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Cardiff City's.

In Championship, Watford FC has better performance than Cardiff City.

When Cardiff City is down 1-0 away, they win 18% of their matches.

When Watford FC is down 0-1 home, they win 28% of their matches.

When Cardiff City leads 0-1 away, they win in 63% of their matches.

When Watford FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 50% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (1-1)

Watford FC wins 21% of halftimes, Cardiff City wins 23%.

Watford FC wins 1st half in 21% of their matches, Cardiff City in 23% of their matches.

Cardiff City have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.

Watford FC have scored at least one goal for 13 consecutive matches.

Watford FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 14 matches.

Ryan Porteous has assisted the most goals for Watford FC with 4. Joe Ralls is Cardiff City's biggest assister (6).

Mileta Rajovic is Watford FC's top scorer with 8 goals. Perry Ng has scored 5 times for Cardiff City.

Cardiff City haven't scored in 5 of their 14 away matches in Championship this season.

Watford FC haven't scored in 2 of their 14 home matches in Championship this season.

Cardiff City have lost 3 matches in a row.

Watford FC haven't lost in their last 7 games.

Did you know that Cardiff City scores 31% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Watford FC scores 29% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Last season's matches: 1-3 (Watford FC at home) and 1-2 (Cardiff City at home).

During the last 28 meetings, Watford FC have won 11 times, there have been 7 draws while Cardiff City have won 10 times. The goal difference is 46-44 in favour of Watford FC.

During the last 13 meetings with Watford FC playing at home, Watford FC have won 4 times, there have been 5 draws while Cardiff City have won 4 times. The goal difference is 19-17 in favour of Cardiff City.

The most common result of matches between Watford FC and Cardiff City is 2-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.