Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee George Byrne
- Referee Steve Martin
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | Preston North End FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Bristol City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | Millwall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Watford FC | Cardiff City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Position | #21 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Watford FC are 19th (0 pts). Cardiff City FC are 21st (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cardiff City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Watford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Cardiff City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Joao Pedro made 389 appearances and scored 63 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 40' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Harris might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 43' What composure from Kieffer Moore! The Wales international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 46' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Jeremy Ngakia is withdrawn and Femenia Far gets his opportunity.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Sheyi Ojo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 66' The referee shows Cardiff City FC player a Yellow card on 66.
- 67' Will Hughes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Cleverley at the 67 minute mark.
- 70' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Mark Harris is withdrawn and Junior Hoilett gets his opportunity.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Watford FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 77' The crowd applauds Sheyi Ojo as he leaves the pitch. Marlon Pack steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 81' Stipe Perica gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Ben Wilmot and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 88' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Kieffer Moore is replaced by Robert Glatzel.
- 89' A moment of madness from Stipe Perica on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Watford FC.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
-
6
Ben Wilmot ↓ Stipe Perica 81'
- 1
- 27
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↓ Will Hughes 67'
- 9
- 23
- 5
- 16
- 10
-
3
Jeremy Ngakia ↓ Femenia Far 46'
Bench
- 29
-
19
Will Hughes ↑ 67'
-
21
Femenia Far ↑ 46'
-
20
Quina ↑ 67'
- 32
- 31
-
25
Stipe Perica ↑ 81'
- 26
- 52
Coach
Vladimir Ivic
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
29
Mark Harris ↓ Junior Hoilett 70'
-
23
Harry Wilson ↓ Gavin Whyte 88'
-
10
Kieffer Moore ↓ Robert Glatzel 88'
- 12
- 4
- 3
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Soul Bamba 88'
- 6
- 16
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Marlon Pack 77'
Bench
-
21
Marlon Pack ↑ 77'
- 11
-
22
Soul Bamba ↑ 88'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 70'
- 18
- 1
-
20
Gavin Whyte ↑ 88'
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↑ 88'
- 13
Coach
Neil Harris
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Deulofeu | 4 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 3 |
| Cedric Kipre | 3 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 2 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 2 |
| Mark McGuinness | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.94
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Watford FC or Draw 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
59%
Watford FC or Cardiff City FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.7%
1 – 0
19.2%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
1.8%
2 – 2
1.8%
4 – 0
0.7%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 11% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 26% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 15% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✗
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.