Watford - Cardiff City predictions

Watford are expected to win here, but we can’t call such betting predictions completely foolproof. Cardiff City may surprise us yet, and even a tie game seems a decent possibility from where we’re standing.

Cardiff City appear severely unprepared for a clash with Watford, to the point of being considered hard underdogs. We would consider even a draw a success, so the long 4.42 odds for an away win bit seem fitting.

A Sheffield Wednesday draw will be a positive sign for ahead of their Saturday Championship fixture. An HT/FT draw is not something to moan about, especially when we remember the odds for such a result were pretty strong (ODDS_DRAW_LAST_ROUND).

In the previous round, Cardiff City also played as the visiting team, but they were facing off against the vastly stronger Plymouth Argyle. Surprisingly enough, records show that the first half ended in a draw. However, they ultimately lost the bout 3:1, which is about what the 3.21 betting odds expected to happen.

With a defensive record like the one Watford boasts, their fans may have a reason to worry. They conceded more than 5 goals in their previous 3 home games alone – the advantage of playing at Vicarage Road Stadium seems lost on them.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over The Bluebirds’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

With several tied games behind them, the teams will be looking to switch things up to get the upper hand. Several matches between and Cardiff City ended in a draw this season alone, so it’s clear they’ll need to get creative – especially the hosts.

This Saturday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.