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Preston - Cardiff
England Championship - Deepdale
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Preston face Cardiff City on Saturday 15h of November in a Championship match that will have implications in the battle for promotion. Preston are currently inside the top six in the division but Cardiff aren't far behind and could move to with a point of the Lilywhite with a win at Deepdale. Ahead of this promotion six-pointer, here are some football betting tips relating to the clash.
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Preston vs Cardiff prediction & free betting tips
Preston had a flying start to the Championship this season with six wins out of six but have since fallen into a bit of a slump. The international break could have given them an opportunity to reset and Cardiff aren't great away from home which pushes us towards a Preston win. It will be a tight affair, though, so we don't anticipate a goal-fest.
Preston to win
- Preston won their last two Championship matches before the international break.
- Cardiff haven't won a game in the Championship since the 28th of October.
- Preston won last season's corresponding fixture 2-0.
Under 2.5 goals
- Four of Cardiff's last six matches have seen less than three goals scored.
- Two of Preston's last five matches have seen less than three goals scored.
- The last three matches between Cardiff and Preston have seen less than three goals scored.
For more, check out our dedicated Championship betting tips page.
Preston vs Cardiff odds, H2H stats, and recent form
Head to Head
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Preston
Cardiff
2
0
27/08/22
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Preston
0
0
12/03/22
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Preston
0
0
09/01/22
England FA Cup FA Cup
Cardiff
Preston
2
1
20/11/21
England Championship CHA
Preston
Cardiff
1
2
Last Five - Preston
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Oxford Utd
Preston
3
1
L
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Harrogate Town
Preston
0
5
W
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Luton
Preston
0
1
W
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Preston
3
0
L
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Sunderland
Preston
0
2
W
Last Five - Cardiff
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Cardiff
2
0
L
28/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Southampton
Cardiff
5
3
L
25/08/24
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Cardiff
1
1
D
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Burnley
Cardiff
5
0
L
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Bristol Rovers
Cardiff
0
2
W
Preston odds: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
Draw odds: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
Cardiff odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Based on the odds, this is a game where all three results are on the table. Preston are the favourites, due mainly to home advantage with a win probability of 40% while the probability of a Cardiff win stands at 33.3%. If you want to back a draw then you have a 30.8% chance of being successful.
Preston vs Cardiff lineups and latest team news
Preston
Preston's early season good fortune has now turned to mid-season misfortune with their injury problems mounting up at an alarming rate. For the game against Cardiff, they will be without three defenders, one midfielder and two forwards with Andrew Hughes, Jack Whatmoug, Greg Cunningham, Ali McCann, Liam Millar and Emil Riis all injured.
Robbie Brady may be given an opportunity to start the match with the experienced Irishman ready and waiting while at the other end of the spectrum, teenager Kian Best could get a start at the back. One player who the Lilywhite have been able to rely on this season is Will Keane and the striker will be the first name on the team sheet here.
Predicted lineup
Woodman – Potts, Storey, Lindsay, Best, Brady – Whiteman, Browne Holmes – Keane, Osmajic
Cardiff
When Cardiff signed Aaron Ramsey in the summer they would have known injuries would keep him out for periods throughout the season so his unavailability for this one shouldn't be too much of a blow. However, the absences of Callum O'Dowda and Perry NG will certainly hurt them.
One player who will be looking forward to this match is Callum Robinson, who played for Preston between 2016-19. Robinson fell out of favour at the club and will determined to show them what they're missing should he stop the game up front for the Bluebirds.
Predicted lineup
Alnwick – Romeo, McGuinness, Goutas, Collins – Ralls, Siopis, Bowler – Ugbo, Robinson, Grant
Starting lineups
The confirmed lineups will be revealed an hour before kick off.
Player to watch: Will Keane
Big things were expected of Will Keane when he came through the ranks at Manchester United due to an incredible goal record at youth level. Sadly, a leg break derailed his hopes of representing United but he has since excelled in the Championship and is now performing well at the top of the pitch for Preston.
