Cardiff vs Watford: preview, form and head-to-head

Cardiff
Watford

UpcomingChampionship · Kickoff · Venue: Cardiff City Stadium

Cardiff host Watford (Championship) on October 13, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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Watford visits Cardiff with a stark statistical split: the Bluebirds hold the advantage in goals and assists per game, but the Hornets' overall player ratings dwarf Cardiff's. The season-form model tilts heavily toward the away side, though Cardiff's home scoring rate and creative output give them a live chance.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Cardiff, with 4 points from the last 5 games against 3 for Watford (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Cardiff’s attack (index 86) against Watford’s defence (index 86).

Matchup to watch: Watford’s attack (index 60) against Cardiff’s defence (index 103).

Recent form: last 5

Cardiff: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5, with 5 goals scored and 7 conceded.

Cardiff
Sep 19, 2026vs CharltonW3–1
Sep 12, 2026at BoltonL0–1
Sep 8, 2026vs Stoke CityD1–1
Sep 5, 2026at PortsmouthL0–2
Sep 2, 2026at QPRL1–2

Watford: 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses in the last 5, with 3 goals scored and 7 conceded.

Watford
Sep 18, 2026at Bristol CityL0–1
Sep 12, 2026vs Stoke CityL1–2
Sep 8, 2026vs PrestonW2–1
Sep 5, 2026at West BromL0–1
Sep 1, 2026at SwanseaL0–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Cardiff sit 21st of 24 with 7 points after 8 games (1-4-3).

Watford sit 20th of 24 with 8 points after 8 games (2-2-4).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
21Cardiff814310:127
20Watford82247:108

Team season model

  • Cardiff attack index 86: 14% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Cardiff defence index 103: 3% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Cardiff rate 16th of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
  • Watford attack index 60: 40% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Watford defence index 86: 14% less conceded per game than the league average.
  • Watford rate 23rd of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

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  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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