Tue 13 Oct · 7:45pmCHA
Watford lineup today @ Cardiff
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Watford's expected lineup at Cardiff, Tue 13 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 11 matches): Ravaglia (10); Pollock (10), Keben (9), Traoré (7); Kyprianou (10), Bravo (9), Doumbia (7), Nabizada (7), Kayembe (6); Maamma (7), Kjerrumgaard (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Burnley match on 10 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Cardiff, Tue 13 Oct.
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Watford predicted lineup vs Cardiff
MOST USED XIWatford's expected lineup away at Cardiff in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: Ravaglia in goal, a back three of Pollock, Keben and Traoré, and Maamma and Kjerrumgaard further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKRavaglia
- DEFPollock
- DEFKeben
- DEFTraoré
- MIDKyprianou
- MIDBravo
- MIDDoumbia
- MIDNabizada
- MIDKayembe
- FWDMaamma
- FWDKjerrumgaard
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 17 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 11 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Watford, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Watford are 20th in the CHA on 8 points from 9 games. They have W1 D0 L4 in their last five.

Most Common Watford Starting XI
Based on 11 official matches this season
- RavagliaGK · 10 starts
- PollockDEF · 10 starts
- KebenDEF · 9 starts
- TraoréDEF · 7 starts
- KyprianouMID · 10 starts
- BravoMID · 9 starts
- DoumbiaMID · 7 starts
- NabizadaMID · 7 starts
- KayembeMID · 6 starts
- MaammaFWD · 7 starts
- KjerrumgaardFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- MIDKayembe1/1 penalties scored
Watford fixtures
Watford @ Cardiff
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- What is Watford's expected lineup today?
- Watford's expected lineup away at Cardiff in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 11 official matches: Ravaglia in goal, a back three of Pollock, Keben and Traoré, and Maamma and Kjerrumgaard further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia, Pollock, Keben, Traoré, Kyprianou, Bravo, Doumbia, Nabizada, Kayembe, Maamma, Kjerrumgaard.
- Who started Watford's last match?
- Watford's starting XI on 10 Oct 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): F. Ravaglia, O. Traoré, M. Pollock, Branimir Mlačić, S. Coulibaly, E. Kayembe, H. Kyprianou, M. Doumbia, Iker Bravo, Amin Nabizada, L. Kjerrumgaard.
- What was Watford's last result?
- Watford lost to Burnley 0–4 on 10 Oct 2026.
- When did Watford last win?
- Watford last won on 8 Sept 2026, beating Preston 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Watford?
- E. Kayembe has taken the most penalties for Watford in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Watford this season?
- M. Pollock leads with 10 starts for Watford across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Watford use most often?
- Watford have used a 4-2-3-1 in 9 of their 10 matches this season.
- Which Watford goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Federico Ravaglia has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Watford this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Watford defender has started the most this season?
- Matthew Pollock has made the most starts as defender for Watford this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Watford midfielder has started the most this season?
- Hector Kyprianou has made the most starts as midfielder for Watford this season, starting 10 matches.
- Which Watford forward has started the most this season?
- Othmane Maamma has made the most starts as forward for Watford this season, starting 7 matches.
Watford vs Charlton
Predictions for Cardiff are closed. This one is still open.