This could be an interesting match as Cardiff U23 have their presumed home advantage while Watford U23 are ahead 10 points in the Professional Development League table.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Cardiff U23 form and stats
The story so far in the Professional Development League for Cardiff U23 at their home stadium (Cardiff International Sports Stadium) is 5 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Cardiff U23 has recorded two wins in a row here at Cardiff International Sports Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.
Cardiff U23's previous game was a Professional Development League match also played at home, ending 3-2 versus Bristol City U23 (placed 8th). The home side are looking to build on that result. A defeat was the result before that one, 0-3 away at Millwall U23.
Cardiff U23 has scored 12 league goals at home this season, in 9 matches. Cardiff U23 have conceded 9 in these home matches.
Watford U23 form and stats
Watford U23's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Watford U23, who have the most scored goals (48) in Professional Development League, collect 20 points from their 10 away matches in the Professional Development League. 6 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 2 defeats).
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Premier League Cup home defeat versus Everton U23 with 0-1 on the scoreboard. A loss against Queens Park Rangers U23 was the result prior to that, in a Professional Development League home game.
A quick return to home after this game, as Watford U23 are hosting Crystal Palace U23 in the Professional Development League only four days away.
Watford U23 have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 23 goals from 10 away matches. Watford U23 have conceded 17 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Watford U23 - Cardiff U23 1-1 entered in the official records. Head-to-head totals (for the last four meetings): Cardiff U23 won one game, two matches ended with a draw and Watford U23 has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: zero / fourCardiff U23 missing players
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| Cardiff U23 | Watford U23 | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 20 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 10 | 21 |
| 8 | 5 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 6 | 11 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 28 | 12 | 2 | Scored | S | 2 | 23 | 48 |
| 34 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 17 | 34 |
| 95% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 80% | 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 65% | 56% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 80% | 81% |
| 45% | 22% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 52% |
| 25% | 11% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 40% | 38% |
| 65% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 70% | 76% |
| 20% | 33% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 10% | 14% |
| 20% | 33% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 20% | 10% |
| 5.2 | 6.1 | 5.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 8 | 5.6 | 4.4 |
| 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 181 | 66 | 21 | Total Shots | T S | 19 | 111 | 192 |
| 76 | 28 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 50 | 89 |
| 36% | 39% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 46% | 47% |
- All of Watford U23's matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Cardiff U23 has the fewest scored goals (12) at home
- Cardiff U23 has the fewest scored goals in the first half (8)
- Watford U23 has the most matches over the total-line (16)
- Watford U23 has the most points (20) away
- Watford U23 has the most scored goals (48)
- Watford U23 has the most scored goals in the second half (25)
- Watford U23 has the the best goal difference (+14)
- Watford U23 have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Watford U23 haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Watford U23 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 34 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 14 | 38 |
| 2 | Millwall U23 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 37 |
| 3 | Coventry U23 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 35 |
| 4 | Charlton U23 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 39 | 30 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 26 | 20 | 9 | 30 |
| 5 | Queens Park Rangers U23 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 38 | 33 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 28 |
| 6 | Cardiff U23 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 28 | 34 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 25 | -6 | 28 |
| 7 | Ipswich U23 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 22 |
| 8 | Bristol City U23 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 16 | -12 | 21 |
| 9 | Colchester U23 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 28 | 44 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 21 | -16 | 16 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace U23 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -12 | 13 |