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by Steve Ashfield in Championship Predictions
Cardiff City are in danger of being relegated to League One. They are 22nd in the Championship and on Tuesday have a vital away game at 14th-placed Preston North End. Can the Bluebirds get only their third away league win of the season. Here's our match prediction.
Preston North End are seven points above the relegation zone but 12 behind the promotion play-offs. Of their 40 league games this season, 18 have ended level. The weekend saw them lead at home against Stoke City but ended up drawing 1-1.
They have now gone three league and cup games without a win. Just one of their last nine games in the Championship has been won but five of them were drawn. Preston are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games but nine were drawn.
Cardiff City are only in the bottom three on goal difference. They also drew their most recent game with a 0-0 draw at QPR. That was their 14th league draw of the season and the tenth on the road. Only two away league games played this season have been won with eight lost.
Just one of the last eight on the road has been won but four ended level.
We go for a draw and both teams to score.
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The Best Betting Odds for Preston North End v Cardiff Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.45 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
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2.5 | 3.4 | 2.8 |
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2.5 | 3.2 | 2.75 |
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2.37 | 2.9 | 2.75 |
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2.53 | 3.31 | 3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Cardiff?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Cardiff match is: draw and both teams to score.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/04/2025 between Preston North End and Cardiff in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.13% for a win of Preston North End against Cardiff with odds of 2.7 at Betfair.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Cardiff is 34.44% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 19.44% chance ⭐ for a win of Cardiff vs Preston North End with odds of 3.14 at Betsson.
Preston North End - Cardiff Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Cardiff Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 46.13% | 2.7 at Betfair |
| Under 2.5 | 53.09% | 1.99 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 52.08% | 2.04 at Unibet |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Preston North End | 26.52% | 6 at Betfair |
Preston North End vs Cardiff Form
Preston North End and Cardiff's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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20
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49 | 45 | 10 | 19 | 16 | -11 |
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24
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44 | 45 | 9 | 17 | 19 | -23 |
Preston North End and Cardiff Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Apr 2025 - Championship
2 Apr 2025 - Championship
30 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Apr 2025 - Championship
30 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
18 Feb 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Apr 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
31 Jan 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Apr 2025 - Championship
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
25 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
25 Jan 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Apr 2025 - Championship
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
28 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
Preston North End vs Cardiff Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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0 %
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Average stats (last H2H results)
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
10 Feb 2024 - Championship
29 Dec 2017 - Championship
Players list
D. Cornell
DefenderR. Porteous
L. Gibson
S. Greenwood
K. Hayden
MidfielderB. Whiteman
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
R. Brady
L. Lindsay
ForwardS. Thordarson
E. Riis
E. Horvath
DefenderW. Fish
W. Alves
J. Daland
C. Chambers
MidfielderA. Robertson
S. Mannsverk
I. Davies
C. Robinson
C. O'Dowda
ForwardY. Meite
Substitutes
L. Stowell
DefenderJ. Storey
J. Meghoma
L. Lindsay
R. Ledson
T. Mawene
ForwardC. Evans
E. Riis
S. Greenwood
M. Turner
DefenderJ. Bagan
MidfielderW. Alves
A. Robertson
I. Davies
C. Robinson
O. Tanner
Y. Meite
D. Turnbull
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Cardiff
M. Osmajic
(11 Goals)
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E. Riis
(11 Goals)
C. Robinson
(12 Goals)
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
(5 Assists)
R. Colwill
(4 Assists)
Preston North End - Cardiff Key Points
- Three of Preston's last four home games have seen both teams score.
- Preston have drawn nine of their last 13 home league matches.
- Both teams have scored in ten of Cardiff's away league games this season.
- Both teams have scored in five of Cardiff's last six matches.
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Our Preston North End vs Cardiff Prediction
Between them these two clubs have drawn 32 league games this season. Preston are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games but only nine of them have been won. They are seven points above the drop zone, so still have some work to do to guarantee their safety.
Cardiff are in the bottom three and have only won one of their last seven league and cup games. Their away form is poor with just two league wins but ten have been drawn. Our Preston v Cardiff prediction is a draw and both teams to score.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Cardiff
| Preston North End vs Cardiff | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.2 | 2.45 | +11.4% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.4 | -2.9% |
| Cardiff wins | 3 | 2.8 | -6.7% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Preston North End is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 11.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 45.5% and is now 40.8% (-4.6%)
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