Our Watford U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-2
Watford U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 19, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Watford U21 vs Cardiff U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Watford U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Watford U21
Watford U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 England Development League 2 success over Barnsley U21 on September 16. In that match, Watford U21 had 43% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley U21 | 57% | 0 (3) | - | 54 |
 Watford U21 | 43% | 0 (6) | - | 46 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Huddersfield U21 vs Cardiff U21
Cardiff U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 England Development League 2 draw against Huddersfield U21 on September 16. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 56% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Huddersfield U21 | 44% | 0 (5) | - | 49 |
 Cardiff U21 | 56% | 0 (6) | - | 46 |
Watford U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Watford U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 2.1 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
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