Watford vs Cardiff prediction & betting tips – 29/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Watford and Cardiff is set for December 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Vicarage Road in Watford, England. S. Allison has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Watford is 59%. The probability of a draw between Watford and Cardiff is 19%. The probability of winning for Cardiff is 22%.
• Our calculations suggest a 73% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 27% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 48% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 52%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on February 3, 2024, where Cardiff won against Watford with a score of 1-0
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Watford has emerged victorious 2 time(s), Cardiff has claimed 2 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Watford has averaged 1.2 goals per game, while Cardiff has netted an average of 1.4 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Watford occupies the 6th spot, while Cardiff sits in 23th place.
• Watford's performance in the Championship this season shows 11 victories, 7 defeats, and 4 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
• Cardiff has recorded 4 wins, 12 losses, and 6 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.7 goals.
• Examining Watford's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 1 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 1 goals.
• Cardiff's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 2.2 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Watford is E. Kayembe, who has found the net 6 times this season.
• C. Robinson stands out as Cardiff's most prolific scorer, having notched up 6 goals in the current campaign.
• Watford will be without the services of: K. Baah (Red Card), T. Dele-Bashiru (Knee Injury)
• Cardiff faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: K. Etete (Leg Injury), A. Ramsey (Muscle Injury), R. Tsunoda (Muscle Injury)