Prediction 1
Draw
2/1 (3.00)
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Prediction 2
BTTS, No
4/5 (1.80)
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Cardiff City vs Preston: Our top betting tips
These teams both sit on seven points right now; will someone make that 10 come full time or does a draw await? Find out with our Cardiff City vs Preston match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Cardiff City have not exactly enjoyed their best run of form lately; they've won just one of their last five games, with a draw and three losses. In comparison, Preston North End have fared relatively better than Cardiff; as they have no losses in five league games so far. However, it's important to note that Preston won just one of the five league games they've played, as four of those games ended in stalemates. Considering both teams have not won a lot of games this season, coupled with Preston's tendency to draw, we should expect a division of the spoils here.
Someone will fail to find the net
Next, we'll take a look at the BTTS market. Preston North End are coming into this match as the best defensive side in the Championship; they have not conceded a single goal in five league games so far, no other team is yet to concede. To be fair, Preston have not been a high-scoring side either; as they've only scored one goal in five league games. Taking this into account, we should point out that all of Preston's league games have seen a collective total of one goal scored; that's 0.2 goals per game. Also, at least one side blanked in all of Cardiff's last four matches; and that's why we shouldn't expect goals at both ends.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Cardiff City vs Preston
Last Five - Cardiff
21/01/23
England Championship CHA
Millwall
Cardiff
1
0
L
18/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Leeds
Cardiff
5
2
L
14/01/23
England Championship CHA
Wigan
Cardiff
1
1
D
08/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Leeds
Cardiff
2
2
D
01/01/23
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Cardiff
1
0
L
Last Five - Preston
21/01/23
England Championship CHA
Birmingham
Preston
1
2
W
14/01/23
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Preston
4
0
L
07/01/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Huddersfield
Preston
1
3
W
02/01/23
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Preston
0
1
W
29/12/22
England Championship CHA
West Brom
Preston
2
0
L
An early season midtable clash
There is very little to choose between these teams after five Championship games with both sides having collected seven points from their opening matches. That tally sees both in midtable, which in reality is probably where both are likely to finish come May. We're not expecting a classic clash here but there is always a chance that someone serves up a surprise.
Cardiff City have had their fair share of struggles lately; they've lost three of their last five matches, with just one win in that stretch. What's more? Cardiff scored just one goal in their last four matches; they'll hope to improve their poor form with a win here.
Cardiff City Predicted lineup – Allsop, Romeo, Ng, Kipré, Bagan, Rinomhota, Wintle, Sawyers, O'Dowda, Watters, Ojo
Preston North End have not lost a lot of games this season; they are one of three unbeaten teams in the Championship so far, after five matchdays. However, it's important to point out that Preston drew four of those five matches; will they be able to take all the points against a struggling Cardiff side?
Preston Predicted lineup – Woodman, Storey, Lindsay, Hughes, Whiteman, Potts, Ledson, Browne, Brady, Johnson, Parrott
A quickfire FAQ on Cardiff City vs Preston
- Where is the match being hosted? – Cardiff City Stadium
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Cardiff
- What time does the match kick off? 15:00 GMT
