Watford U21 vs Cardiff City U21 - Match Preview & Prediction
1.9
Watford U21
England - England Professional Development League
Watford U21 vs Cardiff City U21
Friday - Apr 25th, 14:00 PM
1.7
Cardiff City U21
Predictions & Tips
63% Over 2.5 Goals
82% Over 1.5 Goals
55% BTTS
2.77 Goals / Match
0 Cards / Match
12.21 Corners / Match
Watford U21 Information
Coming into this game, Watford U21 has picked up 13 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 2.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in an intriguing 3 of those games. Watford U21 has scored 15 times in the last 5 fixtures.
Cardiff City U21's defence will have to be at their best today if they're to stop Watford U21 from scoring. The home side has scored in the last 7 games in front of their own fans. They have failed to score in 1 home matches this season.
Momentum is really building for Watford U21 as they have now gone 5 games without losing. They have won 4 of the last 5 games they have played.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 7 games for Watford U21 ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Watford U21 is unbeaten in the last 5 games coming into this fixture against Cardiff City U21, having won 4 and drawn 1. They have scored 15 goals in those 5 games.
In the last 5 matches for Watford U21, 3 of those games has ended with both teams scoring. This season 10 matches (59% of all matches) involving Watford U21 has seen BTTS landing.
It's likely that Watford U21 will score today, as they have netted in the last 11 games coming into this one and have scored 15 goals in the last five games.
Cardiff City U21 Information
Coming into this game, Cardiff City U21 has picked up 3 points from the last 5 games, both home and away. That's 0.6 points per game on average. BTTS has landed in just 2 of those games. Cardiff City U21 has scored 3 times in the last 5 fixtures.
It's possible we will see a couple of goals here, with the last 6 games for Cardiff City U21 ending with 2 goals or more being scored.
Things have not been going that well in front of goal for Cardiff City U21 recently, with the side failing to score in 3 of the last 5 games. Will the manager change his tactics today, or throw in another forward?
Just 2 of the last 5 games for Cardiff City U21 has ended with both teams scoring. They have won 1 of those 5 games. Overall, BTTS has landed in 7/18 games for Cardiff City U21 this season.
Who Will Win
The home team is 6 % better to the away team in terms of points per game
Head to Head Record
Total Matches: 8
75% Over 1.5 Goals
6/8 Matches
50% Over 2.5 Goals
4/8 Matches
25% Over 3.5 Goals
2/8 Matches
38% BTTS
3/8 Matches
25% Clean Sheets
Watford U21
50% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City U21
Goals Scored Who will score more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 4% worse than away team in terms of goals scored
| Scored Per Game | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 100% |
| Over 1.5 | 70% | 70% |
| Over 2.5 | 40% | 40% |
| Over 3.5 | 30% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Scored in 1H | 48% | 36% |
| Scored in 2H | 52% | 68% |
| Scored in Both Halves | 60% | 50% |
| Scored Average 1H | 1.20 | 0.90 |
| Scored Average 2H | 1.30 | 1.70 |
Recent Form
Watford Under 21
Recent: 6 Wins / 1 Draws / 3 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w l w w l w w w d l | 1.9 |
| Home | w w w w w w | 3 |
| Away | l l d l | 0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 0% |
| AVG | 4.40 | 5.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 25.00 | 22.00 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 19.00 | 8.00 | 11.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 83% | 50% |
| CS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| FTS | 20% | 0% | 50% |
| xG | 1.69 | 2.01 | 1.20 |
| xGA | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.36 |
Cardiff City Under 21
Recent: 5 Wins / 2 Draws / 3 Losses
| Form | Results | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | w w d l l w l d w w | 1.7 |
| Home | w w l l w w | 2 |
| Away | d w l d | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| AVG | 4.10 | 4.67 | 3.25 |
| Scored | 26.00 | 19.00 | 7.00 |
| Conceded | 15.00 | 9.00 | 6.00 |
| BTTS | 80% | 83% | 75% |
| CS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| FTS | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| xG | 1.73 | 1.97 | 1.24 |
| xGA | 1.45 | 1.15 | 2.06 |
Goals Conceded Who will concede more? (Last 10 matches)
The home team is 27% worse than the away team in terms of goals conceded
| Scored Per Game | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | 80% | 80% |
| Over 1.5 | 40% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 | 40% | 20% |
| Over 3.5 | 30% | 0% |
| Cleansheets | 20% | 20% |
| Scored 1st/2nd Half | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Clean Sheet | 50% | 50% |
| 2H Clean Sheet | 40% | 40% |
| Conceded Average 1H | 0.80 | 0.90 |
| Conceded Average 2H | 1.10 | 0.60 |
Who will score first? (Based on last 10 matches)
40%
Scored first in 4 / 10
60%
Scored first in 6 / 10
| 10 Minutes | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 9% | 7% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 9% | 12% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 7% | 7% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 11% | 12% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 11% | 12% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 16% | 12% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 9% | 17% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 9% | 7% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 18% | 12% |
| 15 Minutes | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 9% | 10% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 16% | 17% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 20% | 17% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 18% | 20% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 14% | 24% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 23% | 12% |
| Scored (10 min) | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 8% | 12% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 8% | 0% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 8% | 8% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 16% | 8% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 8% | 15% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 16% | 19% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 4% | 23% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 8% | 8% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 24% | 8% |
| Scored (15 min) | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 8% | 12% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 16% | 8% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 24% | 15% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 16% | 27% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 8% | 31% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 28% | 8% |
| Conceded (10 min) | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 10 Mins | 11% | 0% |
| 11 - 20 Mins | 11% | 33% |
| 21 - 30 Mins | 5% | 7% |
| 31 - 40 Mins | 5% | 20% |
| 41 - 50 Mins | 16% | 7% |
| 51 - 60 Mins | 16% | 0% |
| 61 - 70 Mins | 16% | 7% |
| 71 - 80 Mins | 11% | 7% |
| 81 - 90 Mins | 11% | 20% |
| Conceded (15 min) | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 15 Mins | 11% | 7% |
| 16 - 30 Mins | 16% | 33% |
| 31 - 45 Mins | 16% | 20% |
| 46 - 60 Mins | 21% | 7% |
| 61 - 75 Mins | 21% | 13% |
| 76 - 90 Mins | 16% | 20% |
Number of Cards How many cards will there be?
0.64
Cards / Match
Sum of bookings per match between Watford U21 and Cardiff City U21
0.2 / Match
Booked / Match
0.44 / Match
Booked / Match
| Match Cards | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 0% | 11% | 5.505% |
| Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Over 5.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Over 6.5 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Team Cards | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards For Average | 0.2 | 0.44 | 0.225 |
| Over 0.5 For | 20% | 22% | 21% |
| Over 1.5 For | 0% | 11% | 5.505% |
| Over 2.5 For | 0% | 11% | 5.505% |
| Over 3.5 For | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Cards Against | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 Against | 10% | 11% | 10.5% |
| Over 1.5 Against | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
First Half / Second Half Cards
| Half Cards | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Cards For Average | 0.5 | 0 | 0.005 |
| 2H Cards For Average | 0.5 | 2 | 1.005 |
| 1H Total Cards AVG | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.255 |
| 2H Total Cards AVG | 1 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 1H Had More Cards % | 50% | 0% | 25% |
| 2H Had More Cards % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Over X 1H/2H Cards | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 0% | 25% |
| 2H Over 0.5 Cards For | 50% | 100% | 75% |
| 1H Total Under 2 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2H Total Under 2 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1H is 2~3 Total Cards | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H is 2~3 Total Cards | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
| 2H Total Over 3 | 0% | 0% | 0.005% |
Number of Corners How many corner kicks will there be?
8.23
Corners / Match
Average Corner Kicks per match between Watford U21 and Cardiff City U21
3.9 / Match
Corners Earned
4.33 / Match
Corners Earned
| Match Corners | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.5 | 70% | 67% | 68.5% |
| Over 7.5 | 70% | 67% | 68.5% |
| Over 8.5 | 70% | 56% | 63% |
| Over 9.5 | 60% | 33% | 46.5% |
| Over 10.5 | 50% | 33% | 41.5% |
| Over 11.5 | 50% | 33% | 41.5% |
| Over 12.5 | 30% | 22% | 26% |
| Over 13.5 | 30% | 11% | 20.5% |
| Over 14.5 | 20% | 0% | 10% |
| First Half | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Average | 31 | 27 | 29 |
| FH Over 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| FH Over 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| FH Over 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Second Half | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2H Average | 45 | 30 | 37.5 |
| 2H Over 4 | 5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| 2H Over 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 2H Over 6 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 |
Team Corners Corners Earned / Against
| Team Corners | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners Earned / Match | 3.9 | 4.33 | 4.12 |
| Corners Against / Match | 6.4 | 4 | 5.20 |
| Over 2.5 For | 80% | 67% | 73.5% |
| Over 3.5 For | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| Over 4.5 For | 30% | 33% | 31.5% |
| Over 2.5 Against | 90% | 44% | 67% |
| Over 3.5 Against | 80% | 44% | 62% |
| Over 4.5 Against | 70% | 44% | 57% |
Shots, Offsides, Fouls & more
| Team Shots | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shots / Match | 14.1 | 13.67 | 13.89 |
| Shots Conversion Rate | 18% | 20% | 19.00% |
| Shots On Target / M | 6.6 | 7.44 | 7.02 |
| Shots Off Target / M | 7.5 | 6.22 | 6.86 |
| Shots Per Goal Scored | 5.64 | 4.92 | 5.28 |
| Team Shots Over 10.5 | 50% | 67% | 58.5% |
| Team Shots Over 11.5 | 50% | 56% | 53% |
| Team Shots Over 12.5 | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| Team Shots Over 13.5 | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| Team Shots Over 14.5 | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| Team Shots Over 15.5 | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| Team Shots On Target 3.5+ | 80% | 89% | 84.5% |
| Team Shots On Target 4.5+ | 70% | 78% | 74% |
| Team Shots On Target 5.5+ | 50% | 56% | 53% |
| Team Shots On Target 6.5+ | 40% | 44% | 42% |
| Offside Stats | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offsides / Match | 3.4 | 3.11 | 3.26 |
| Over 2.5 Offsides | 5 | 5 | 5.00 |
| Over 3.5 Offsides | 4 | 3 | 3.50 |
| Misc Stats | Watford U21 | Cardiff City U21 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls Committed / Match | 8.2 | 10.44 | 9.32 |
| Fouled Against / Match | 11.1 | 12.11 | 11.61 |
| Average Possession | 50% | 52% | 51% |
Past Matches
19th December 2024
Cardiff City U21 3Watford U21 1
17th October 2024
Watford U21 0Cardiff City U21 2
8th January 2024
Cardiff City U21 0Watford U21 0
24th October 2023
Watford U21 2Cardiff City U21 2
24th January 2023
Cardiff City U21 0Watford U21 3
18th October 2022
Watford U21 0Cardiff City U21 1
14th April 2016
Watford U21 0Cardiff City U21 2
23rd November 2015
Cardiff City U21 2Watford U21 1
Team Player List
Which Players Will Score?
Top Scores - Watford U21
Top Scores - Cardiff City U21
Who Will Get Booked?
Cards Given - Watford U21
Cards Given - Cardiff City U21
Cards Per 90 Mins
Cards / 90 - Watford U21
Cards / 90 - Cardiff City U21
FT Result Odds
| FT Result | 188Bet | 1xbet | Betfair | Betsson | Betway | Cashpoint | CloudBet | Dafabet | Interwetten | Ladbrokes | Pncl | Unibet | WilliamHill | bet365 | bwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford U21 | 2.56 | 2.78 | 3.00 | 1.00 | 2.70 | 2.44 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.83 | 2.50 | 2.70 | 2.70 | 2.50 |
| Draw | 3.75 | 3.84 | 3.70 | 1.00 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 3.84 | 4.00 | 3.75 | 3.70 | 3.92 | 3.85 | 3.70 | 4.00 | 3.80 |
| Cardiff City U21 | 2.16 | 2.09 | 1.85 | 1.00 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.24 | 2.20 | 2.10 | 2.13 | 2.16 | 2.20 | 2.05 | 2.20 |
Double Chance Odds
Over/Under Odds
| Over/Under | Cashpoint | bet365 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 0.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Over 1.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Over 2.5 | 1.35 | 1.44 |
| Over 3.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Over 4.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Under 0.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Under 1.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Under 2.5 | 2.84 | 2.63 |
| Under 3.5 | N/A | N/A |
| Under 4.5 | N/A | N/A |
Both Teams To Score Odds
BTTS 1st Half Odds
BTTS 2nd Half Odds
Over/Under 1st Half Odds
Over/Under 2nd Half Odds
Result 1st Half Odds
| Result 1st Half | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Watford U21 | 3.10 |
| Draw | 2.60 |
| Cardiff City U21 | 2.50 |
Result 2nd Half Odds
Team To Score First Odds
| Team To Score First | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Watford U21 | 2.10 |
| Draw | N/A |
| Cardiff City U21 | 1.67 |
Clean Sheet Home Odds
Clean Sheet Away Odds
Win To Nil Odds
Corners 1x2 Odds
Corners Over Under Odds
England Professional Development League 2024/2025 Table
| Pos | Team | GF | GA | GD | Pts | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford FC Under 21 | 79 | 49 | 30 | 73 | 3.88 |
| 2 | AFC Bournemouth FC Under 21 | 94 | 55 | 39 | 70 | 4.52 |
| 3 | Millwall Under 21 | 69 | 36 | 33 | 66 | 3.39 |
| 4 | Sheffield United Under 21 | 84 | 37 | 47 | 64 | 3.78 |
| 5 | Burnley Under 21 | 92 | 42 | 50 | 59 | 4.19 |
| 6 | Charlton Athletic Under 21 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 58 | 4.29 |
| 7 | Coventry City Under 21 | 73 | 53 | 20 | 51 | 4.06 |
| 8 | Hull City Under 21 | 61 | 56 | 5 | 51 | 3.77 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town Under 21 | 65 | 63 | 2 | 46 | 4.13 |
| 10 | Sheffield Wednesday Under 21 | 51 | 53 | -2 | 45 | 3.35 |
| 11 | Swansea City Under 21 | 57 | 58 | -1 | 43 | 3.71 |
| 12 | Fleetwood Town FC U21 | 47 | 59 | -12 | 43 | 3.42 |
| 13 | Bristol City Under 21 | 64 | 66 | -2 | 40 | 4.19 |
| 14 | Watford Under 21 | 55 | 62 | -7 | 38 | 3.77 |
| 15 | Cardiff City Under 21 | 38 | 57 | -19 | 35 | 3.06 |
| 16 | Peterborough United Under 21 | 46 | 74 | -28 | 35 | 3.87 |
| 17 | Birmingham City Under 21 | 52 | 81 | -29 | 34 | 4.29 |
| 18 | Queens Park Rangers Under 21 | 49 | 75 | -26 | 31 | 4 |
| 19 | Barnsley Under 21 | 43 | 62 | -19 | 30 | 3.39 |
| 20 | Wigan Athletic Under 21 | 49 | 65 | -16 | 27 | 3.68 |
| 21 | Crewe Alexandra Under 21 | 38 | 77 | -39 | 25 | 3.71 |
| 22 | Colchester United Under 21 | 24 | 93 | -69 | 14 | 3.77 |
