Prediction 1
Under 2.5 total goals
11/17
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Prediction 2
0-0
13/2
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Prediction 3
Draw
15/7
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Cardiff will host Preston in the next round of the Championship on Wednesday, 11 December.
With both teams struggling for points, who will emerge victorious from this duel? Find that out and more from our Cardiff vs Preston prediction right here.
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Cardiff vs Preston prediction: A low-scoring draw a strong possibility
Key stats
- Preston have gone under 2.5 total goals in the last four games in a row.
- Cardiff drew twice in the last three matches in the league.
- Preston drew their last four games in the league and seven of their last 10 matches overall.
Correct score prediction: Cardiff 0-0 Preston
Twice in the previous five meetings between these two teams, we saw no goals. Given the current form of both teams, seeing another scoreless duel wouldn't be a huge surprise.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cardiff favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 4/3 – 42.90%
- DRAW: 15/7 – 31.80%
- AWAY: 15/7 – 31.80%
*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change
Looking at the Cardiff vs Preston odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin, so the bookies feel that the guests have a chance as well.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, check our other football betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A very close matchup
In the last five meetings between these teams, we saw Preston win twice and Cardiff once, along with a couple of draws. When it comes to their overall H2H record, things remain pretty close: 36-22-33.
England Championship 10/02/24
Cardiff
Preston
England Championship 25/11/23
Preston
Cardiff
England Championship 11/03/23
Preston
Cardiff
England Championship 27/08/22
Cardiff
Preston
England Championship 12/03/22
Cardiff
Preston
Cardiff preview: Hanging by a thread at the moment
With 17 points from 19 games, Cardiff are barely outside of the relegation zone, only by virtue of goal difference. They are also winless in their last five matches in the league, so they desperately need a good result against Preston, who aren't far ahead of them in the Championship standings.
When it comes to team news, David Turnbull is out with an injury, while Manolis Siopis has to serve a ban in this game.
Predicted lineup: Alnwick (GK), Ng, Goutas, Chambers, Collins, Rinomhota, Robertson, Meite, Colwill, O'Dowda & Robinson
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Norwich
4
Cardiff
2
England Championship 26/04/25
D
West Brom
0
Cardiff
0
England Championship 21/04/25
D
Oxford Utd
1
Cardiff
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Cardiff
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Stoke
1
Cardiff
0
Preston preview: Long time without a win
While Preston have only lost twice in their last nine games in the Championship, they are also winless in that time span, which goes all the way back to 22nd of October. Despite this run without a win, Preston are still a couple of points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, but unless they can get some wins soon, they are bound to get involved in the battle for survival.
Meanwhile, Robbie Brady and Ched Evans are on Preston's injury list ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Storey, Whatmough, Hughes, Potts, McCann, Thordarson, Kesler-Hayden, Greenwood, Frokjaer-Jensen & Riis
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch: Callum Robinson
We went for a scoreless draw in our predictions, but if anyone can break the deadlock in this match, it is Robinson. Cardiff's forward has scored five goals in the league this season and he's by far the top scorer on this team, so he is the player to watch against Preston.