Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 46 games · 57 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | Coventry City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Luton Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Watford FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 10 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Watford FC to score. At the same time, Cardiff City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The 31-year-old Daniel Bachmann has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Ismaila Sarr makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Watford FC are in front.
- 11' Ismaila Sarr with the second goal in the match!
- 16' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sabri Lamouchi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Cardiff City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' England international Keinan Davis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' The deadlock is broken! Kion Etete gets on the scoresheet on 31 minutes.
- 34' Cedric Kipre doubles the advantage! 2-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 35' Cedric Kipre adds to his 0 season tally! Cardiff City FC lead 2-3 — and this changes everything.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for Cardiff City FC. Kion Etete will be fuming at that decision.
- 40' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wesley Hoedt on 40.
- 41' Sory Kaba does the damage! The net is bulging and Cardiff City FC surge ahead!
- 46' Another change for Watford FC made on 46 minute. Ismael Kone leaves to be changed by Ken Sema.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Cardiff City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 57' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Ralls.
- 58' A moment of madness from Callum O'Dowda on 58 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- 63' Wesley Hoedt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 65' Ryan Andrews makes way for Jeremy Ngakia at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Watford FC.
- 68' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 68 minute. Andy Rinomhota leaves to be changed by Romaine Sawyers.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connor Wickham, as he is very good at scoring at Vicarage Road Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 74' Watford FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
- 77' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jeremy Ngakia.
- 82' Cardiff City FC make a change. Sory Kaba trudges off to be replaced by Mark Harris on 82 minutes.
- 87' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Watford FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cardiff City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 44
- 7
- 23
-
14
Hassane Kamara ↓ Yaser Asprilla 65'
- 1
- 22
- 6
- 10
-
11
Ismael Kone ↓ Ken Sema 46'
-
57
Ryan Andrews ↓ Jeremy Ngakia 65'
Bench
- 25
-
12
Ken Sema ↑ 46'
- 27
- 26
-
2
Jeremy Ngakia ↑ 65'
-
18
Yaser Asprilla ↑ 65'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 35
- 2
- 8
- 23
- 1
- 38
- 6
-
48
Sory Kaba ↓ Mark Harris 82'
-
9
Kion Etete ↓ Connor Wickham 68'
- 5
Bench
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 82'
-
31
Connor Wickham ↑ 68'
-
19
Romaine Sawyers ↑ 68'
- 21
- 10
- 12
- 39
Coach
Sabri Lamouchi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gerard Deulofeu | 4 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 3 |
| Cedric Kipre | 3 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 2 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 2 |
| Troy Deeney | 2 |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Cardiff City FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
60%
Watford FC or Cardiff City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.