FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
CardiffSettled
91% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 3 matches running.
WatfordRotates
64% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- M. Pollock has started the last 3 meetings vs Cardiff.
Cardiff
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Watford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Cardiff
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Watford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
Confirmed lineups for the CHA land after kickoff, not before. Until the teams are in, this is our predicted XI.
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Cardiff vs Watford record
6
Cardiff wins
5
Draws
5
Watford wins
16 meetings on record
Watford
- M. Pollock started the last 3 meetings vs Cardiff
LAST MEETINGS
- 14 Jan 2025Cardiff 1–1 WatfordChampionship
- 29 Dec 2024Watford 1–2 CardiffChampionship
- 3 Feb 2024Watford 0–1 CardiffChampionship
- 7 Oct 2023Cardiff 1–1 WatfordChampionship
- 19 Apr 2023Watford 1–3 CardiffChampionship
- 2 Nov 2022Cardiff 1–2 WatfordChampionship
- 13 Mar 2021Cardiff 1–2 WatfordChampionship
- 5 Dec 2020Watford 0–1 CardiffChampionship
- 22 Feb 2019Cardiff 1–5 WatfordPremier League
- 15 Dec 2018Watford 3–2 CardiffPremier League
About this match
Cardiff vs Watford lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Cardiff vs Watford in the Championship on 13 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Cardiff vs Watford?
- Our predicted XIs for Cardiff and Watford are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Cardiff vs Watford announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Cardiff vs Watford kick off?
- Cardiff vs Watford kicks off at 7:45pm BST on 13 Oct 2026.