Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Mick McDonough
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 10 Dec | Everton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Liverpool FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | Southampton FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | West Ham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Vicarage Road Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Watford FC and Cardiff City FC.
- 5' Femenia Far has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 12 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Craig Cathcart suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 16' The Spain Gerard Deulofeu breaks the deadlock on 16 minutes. 1-0!
- 21' A quiet spell here at Vicarage Road Stadium. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 26' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' Cardiff City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Javi Gracia will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' The Cardiff City FC manager makes a substitution. Josh Murphy departs to be replaced by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' Assisted by Gerard Deulofeu with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jose Holebas makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 57' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 59' Cardiff City FC make a change. Joe Bennett trudges off to be replaced by Lee Peltier on 59 minutes.
- 64' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 373 games and scored 406 goals.
- 68' GOAL! Quina fires home to make it 3-0!
- 73' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 77' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Ken Sema is replaced by Isaac Success.
- 78' Cardiff City FC make a change. Aron Einar Gunnarsson trudges off to be replaced by Bobby Reid on 78 minutes.
- 80' Junior Hoilett does the damage! The net is bulging and Cardiff City FC surge ahead!
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Stefano Okaka. He replaces Troy Deeney on 81 minute.
- 82' A goal from the Jamaica international Bobby Reid! He fires home on 82 to make it 3-2!
- 87' A change in the Watford FC ranks — Gerard Deulofeu exits the field as Tom Cleverley enters on 87.
- It finishes all square. Watford FC and Cardiff City FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Isaac Success 77'
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 27
- 16
- 37
- 21
-
9
Troy Deeney C ↓ Stefano Okaka 81'
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Tom Cleverley 87'
- 20
Bench
- 11
- 1
- 6
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↑ 87'
- 14
-
33
Stefano Okaka ↑ 81'
-
10
Isaac Success ↑ 77'
Coach
Javi Gracia
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 11
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
3
Joe Bennett ↓ Lee Peltier 59'
- 22
- 13
- 33
- 7
- 21
Bench
- 12
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 78'
-
2
Lee Peltier ↑ 59'
- 8
- 23
-
19
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ↑ 46'
- 10
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Deulofeu | 4 |
| Callum Robinson | 3 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 3 |
| Cedric Kipre | 3 |
| Jack Moylan | 2 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 2 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2018-12-15
Watford FC
3–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2018-12-08
Cardiff City FC
1–0
Southampton FC
W
2018-12-04
West Ham United FC
3–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2018-11-30
Cardiff City FC
2–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2018-11-24
Everton FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2018-11-10
Cardiff City FC
2–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
52%
Watford FC or Cardiff City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
6.2%
1 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
3.8%
0 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 15% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.