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Cardiff vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Steve Ashfield in Championship Predictions
Watford are ninth in the Championship but have lost their last three league fixtures. They hope for a better result when travelling to 23rd placed Cardiff City on Tuesday. Can the Hornets get an away win? Read our match prediction below.
As well as three successive league losses, Watford also lost 4-1 at Fulham in the FA Cup last Friday. They return to Championship action and are only three points behind the final promotion play-off position with a game in hand.
Watford have won nine home league games this season but just two on the road. The Hornets have only won one of their last 11 away league fixtures.
Cardiff City only have Plymouth Argyle below them in the table. They are only in the bottom three on goal difference but have played a game more. The Bluebirds have shown improvement in recent weeks with five points from their last three league matches.
Their one win was away at Watford on December 29 with Callum Robinson scoring both goals in their 2-1 win. The weeend saw them win at Sheffield United in the FA Cup. Home form has seen City four games in October and November but then lose four before a 1-1 draw with Coventry City.
We go for both teams to score.
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The Best Betting Odds for Cardiff v Watford Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.25 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
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2.25 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
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2.25 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
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2.27 | 3.3 | 3.25 |
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2.27 | 3.3 | 3.25 |
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2.3 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
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2.26 | 3.28 | 3.26 |
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2.26 | 3.28 | 3.26 |
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2.2 | 3.25 | 3.15 |
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2.26 | 3.28 | 3.26 |
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2.31 | 3.35 | 3.25 |
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2.32 | 3.21 | 3.25 |
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2.3 | 3.2 | 3 |
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2.33 | 3.3 | 3 |
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2.2 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
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2.28 | 3.26 | 3.26 |
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2.25 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cardiff and Watford?
Our prediction for the Cardiff vs Watford match is: both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 14/01/2025 between Cardiff and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46% for a win of Cardiff against Watford with odds of 2.33 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cardiff vs Watford is 22.42% with odds of 3.35 at Tonybet.
- Our prediction model gives a 31.58% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Cardiff with odds of 3.3 at William Hill.
Cardiff - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Cardiff Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 46% | 2.33 at Unibet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52.57% | 2.1 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 67.92% | 1.83 at Bet365 |
| Half-time / Full-time : Cardiff/Cardiff | 17.98% | 3.75 at Betsson |
Cardiff vs Watford Form
Cardiff and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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12
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41 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | -2 |
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19
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31 | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -18 |
Cardiff and Watford Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
27 Nov 2024 - Championship
9 Nov 2024 - Championship
2 Nov 2024 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
15 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
26 Nov 2024 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
22 Nov 2024 - Championship
5 Nov 2024 - Championship
Cardiff vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
0 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
3 Feb 2024 - Championship
13 Mar 2021 - Championship
5 Dec 2020 - Championship
22 Feb 2019 - Premier League
15 Dec 2018 - Premier League
Players list
J. Alnwick
DefenderP. Ng
D. Goutas
J. Daland
C. Chambers
MidfielderC. O'Dowda
A. Rinomhota
J. Bagan
J. Ralls
O. Tanner
Y. Meite
J. Bond
DefenderJ. Ngakia
R. Vata
F. Sierralta
M. Pollock
F. Ebosele
MidfielderE. Kayembe
I. Louza
G. Chakvetadze
ForwardK. Baah
V. Bayo
Substitutes
E. Horvath
DefenderJ. Bagan
W. Fish
MidfielderJ. Ralls
K. Etete
L. Pearce
Y. Meite
W. Kanga
O. Tanner
M. Roberts
DefenderA. Ogbonna
R. Andrews
MidfielderF. Ebosele
T. Dele-Bashiru
E. Kayembe
R. Vata
T. Ince
ForwardM. Doumbia
Most goals and assists
Cardiff
Watford
C. Robinson
(11 Goals)
V. Bayo
(10 Goals)
R. Colwill
(4 Assists)
G. Chakvetadze
(6 Assists)
Cardiff - Watford Key Points
- The reverse fixture saw Cardiff win 2-1.
- Five of Cardiff's last six league games have seen both teams score.
- Both teams have scored in the last seven Watford matches.
- Seven of the last eight Watford away games have seen both teams get on the scoresheet.
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Our Cardiff vs Watford Prediction
Both teams need points but for differernt reasons. Cardiff City are in the bottom three but have shown a lot of improvement in their past few games. They need to get better home results if wanting to avoid relegation.
Watford have lost their last four games in all competitions. Their away form is massively disappointing with just one win since August and needs to be improved if they want to get into the play-offs. Our Cardiff v Watford prediction is both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Cardiff Watford
| Cardiff vs Watford | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.25 | -7.1% |
| Watford wins | 3 | 3.2 | +6.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Cardiff is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 44.4% and is now 44.4% (0.0%)
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