Watford vs Cardiff Predictions

Watford vs Cardiff is scheduled for kick off on 17 February, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Vicarage Road. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Watford and Cardiff. Watford have lost 3 English Football League - Championship matches to Cardiff out of the last 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Middlesbrough, Watford aims to claim a win. Watford have won 4 of their last 8 English Football League - Championship matches at Vicarage Road. Cardiff's away record stands at no victories from 7 games. Following a draw in their last match against Burnley in the English Football League - Championship, Cardiff is aiming to secure a win against Watford.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Watford have scored over 1.5 goals in 71% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 86% of games. Their total stands at 13 goals and 56 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Cardiff have scored 22 goals with 84 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 86% of matches but conceded in 93% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Watford scored 4 goals while Cardiff scored 10 goals. Their last match on 13 Oct 2026 ended in 5-1 to Cardiff.