The Bluebirds host Watford at Cardiff City Stadium in Sky Bet Championship action on Tuesday evening.
The fixture will take place on December 14th, with a kick off time of 7:45pm.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT
Watford’s manager is Tom Cleverley, who initially took control as Caretaker Manager in March last year, before being announced on permanent basis in April.
He had an impressive playing career representing the likes of Manchester United, Everton, Aston Villa and his current club Watford among others. He also made 13 appearances for England and represented Great Britain in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Cleverley, who was forced to retire in 2023 due to injury, took his first step into coaching as Watford U18s manager back in July 2023.
He stayed in the role until the dismissal of First Team manager Valérien Ismaël in March, when he stepped up to take control.
Since taking on the role, he has a win percentage of 38.46%, winning 15 games, drawing nine and losing 15.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
Our visitors head into this Saturday’s contest currently sitting ninth in the table.
The Hornets have impressed at Vicarage Road this season, picking up 29 out of a possible 39 points at home.
However, the Golden Boys have been less successful on their travels, picking up eight points on the road.
In their last league game, the Hornets suffered a 2-1 loss to Sheffield United. An early goal from Gustavo Hamer put the Blades in the lead, but the Hornets responded quickly when Jeremy Ngakia drew it level. However, Andre Brooks' second half goal claimed all three points for Sheffield United.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | KEY PLAYER
Watford's key player this season has been Giorgi Chakvetadze, who joined the club at the start of the 2023/24 campaign from Belgium side KAA Gent.
Chakvetadze impressed over the summer, representing his country Georgia at their first ever European Championship and helping his nation progress to the round of 16 stage.
A versatile attacker who operates effectively both out wide and in the number 10 role, Chakvetadze has created the most chances in the Championship this season, with 58 chances so far.
The skilful dribbler is a key part of the Hornets side, having started every Championship game for them this season, providing five assists to date.
STATZONE
This Saturday will be the 64th time the two sides have met.
City have the slightly better record having won 26 of the contests, with Watford winning 23 times and the two clubs drawing on 15 occasions.
The first time City and the Hornets met was in the FA Cup back in 1923. The game ended in a 1-1 draw and resulted in a replay four days later, which also ended in a draw, before the Bluebirds finally came out victorious 2-1 the third time around.
Last time the two sides met, the Bluebirds came out on top, winning 2-1 at Vicarage Road last month, courtesy of two Callum Robinson goals.