Watford will be looking to record their third consecutive win in the EFL Championship this week when they travel to Cardiff City Stadium for a clash against Cardiff City in the 18th round of the campaign. Match day schedules for November 2 at 22:45 EAT.
The host occupies the 17th position with 21 points so far. Now sitting four points clear of the relegation zone, Cardiff City can now play with a greater sense of freedom; however this team has only netted more than once in a game in their last eight outings. The Bluebirds blown hot and cold throughout the campaign but have shown a propensity for unexpected wins.
Cardiff City will want another win following 1-0 Championship success to beat Rotherham United in their previous match. In that game, Cardiff City had 63% possession, 19 shots with five of them on target and a goal scored by Jaden Philogene-Bidace (65′). Rotherham United got three shots with none of them on target.
Watford has a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but beating Cardiff on the road is easier said than done. They are hoping to keep a wining track after winning their last two games. Although they have prevailed in two of their last four away games, they still possess just the 15th-best record on their travels during 2022-23.
Watford heads into this game after 0-1 Championship triumph over Wigan Athletic in their most recent fixture. In that game, Watford had 53% possession and 13 shots at goal with two of them on target and a goal scored by João Pedro (87′). Wigan Athletic got eight shots with one of them on target.
Cardiff City vs Watford head to head
These two sides have had 25 head to head encounters since 2003; Watford claims 10 victories, Cardiff nine victories while matches ended in stalemates.
- Cardiff 1-2 Watford13/03/21
- Watford 0-1 Cardiff05/12/20
- Cardiff 1-5 Watford22/02/19
- Watford 3-2 Cardiff15/12/18
- Cardiff 2-1 Watford28/07/15
Home
- Cardiff 1-0 Rotherham
- Swansea 2-0 Cardiff
- QPR 3-0 Cardiff
- Cardiff 0-1 Coventry
- Wigan 1-3 Cardiff
Away
- Wigan 0-1 Watford
- Watford 4-0 Luton
- Millwall 3-0 Watford
- Watford 2-1 Norwich
- Blackpool 3-1 Watford
Cardiff City team news
Cardiff City boss Mark Hudsonwill take to the pitch with a fully fit squad.
Watford team news
Watford boss Slaven Bilićon the other side has a fully fit squad ahead of this match.
Prediction and odds
- Watford to win
- Goals over 2.5
- Both teams to score
