What is our Cardiff vs Watford prediction?
Cardiff
2 - 1
Watford
Our prediction for this match: Cardiff 2 - 1 Watford
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Cardiff City and Watford go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium in a clash between two sides struggling near the bottom of the Championship table. The Bluebirds suffered a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn last time out, but their home form offers some encouragement, as they remain unbeaten on their own turf in the current run of matches. Cardiff have scored 1.6 goals per home game on average, although their defensive record remains a concern. Krystian Bielik continues to serve his suspension, but there are no fresh injury worries for the hosts.
Watford, meanwhile, are in even greater need of a response after suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Burnley. The Hornets have now lost three consecutive Championship matches and have struggled badly in front of goal away from home, scoring just 0.25 goals per game across their last four away outings. Changes are expected, with Jordan Zemura, Martin Payero and Othane Maamma all pushing for starting places as the visitors attempt to halt their slide.
Given Cardiff’s unbeaten home record and Watford’s poor away form, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 (82% H2H), and Over 2.5 goals (64%)
This Championship match will be played on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 19:45.
- Competition
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Tue 13 Oct, 19:45UK time
Cardiff vs Watford Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Correct ScoreCardiff 2-1 Watford | 750 | |
| Double Chance12 | -450 | |
| Draw No BetCardiff | -400 | |
| Half Time/Full TimeCardiff / Cardiff | 150 | |
| Asian HandicapCardiff -0.5 | -160 | |
| European HandicapWatford +2 | -200 | |
| Both Teams to ScoreYes | -200 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals | -700 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals | -200 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 GoalsUnder 3.5 Goals | -150 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals | -350 | |
| Clean SheetCardiff: No | -300 | |
| Anytime GoalscorerJack Moylan | 150 | |
| First GoalscorerJack Moylan | 600 | |
| To be BookedHector Kyprianou | 210 | |
| Total Corners9 - 11 | 162 |
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View OfferCardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddldlldlwl | 0.70 |
| Home | dlddw | 1.20 |
| Away | dllll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.00 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 80% | 100% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.94 | 2.24 | 1.64 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.19 | 1.63 |
Watford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdldllwlll | 0.80 |
| Home | wldwll | 1.17 |
| Away | dlll | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 3.50 | 1.50 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 1.17 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.33 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 83% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 17% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.36 | 1.51 | 1.14 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.71 | 1.81 | 1.57 |
Cardiff vs Watford Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cardiff (45%)
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Watford (27%)
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