FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
WatfordRotates
64% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- M. Pollock has started the last 3 meetings vs Cardiff.
CardiffSettled
91% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Named the same eleven 3 matches running.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Watford vs Cardiff record
5
Watford wins
5
Draws
6
Cardiff 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
Watford
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Cardiff
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Watford
GK
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Cardiff
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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.
About this match
Watford vs Cardiff lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Watford vs Cardiff in the Championship on 16 Feb 2027. 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 GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Watford vs Cardiff?
- Our predicted XIs for Watford and Cardiff 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 Watford vs Cardiff 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 Watford vs Cardiff kick off?
- Watford vs Cardiff kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on 16 Feb 2027.