Preston vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Apr 2025

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between Preston and Cardiff. We can secure a price of -163 when it comes to this bet.

Preston Won 2-0 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Preston North End drew their last game 1-1, with the action taking place at Deepdale against Stoke City. The Lilywhites enjoyed 47% possession and had two shots on target, while Kaine Kesler-Hayden was the goalscorer.

Cardiff City played Queens Park Rangers on the road in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road. The South Wales team recorded 40% possession and totalled two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston have beaten Cardiff in their last two encounters, winning by 2-0 and 2-0 scorelines when travelling to Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff have secured five wins, Preston boast three wins and there have been two draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts. Preston have had 50.8% possession and 3.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.9 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts, while being awarded 6.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Emil Riis Jakobsen has found the net 2 times, with Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Ryan Porteous, Stefan Thordarson and Will Keane scoring 1 each. Sam Greenwood, Ched Evans and Robert Brady are the leading assists makers with 1.

Cardiff have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, averaging 3.7 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Bluebirds average 45.9% possession, 4.3 corners awarded and 4.1 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 6.9 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Yousef Salech got 4 goals, Isaak Davies notched 2, while Yakou Meite and two other players scored 1. Will Alves has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 3.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): David Cornell (GK), Ryan Porteous, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Stefan Thordarson, Ben Whiteman, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Robert Brady, Will Keane, Milutin Osmajic.

Cardiff confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Ethan Horvath (GK), William Fish, Dimitrios Goutas, Jesper Daland, Andy Rinomhota, Calum Chambers, Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk, Callum O'Dowda, Cian Ashford, Yousef Salech, Rubin Colwill.

Preston vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

Our research tells us that a price of -163 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a worthwhile bet for this Championship encounter. This wager has a big prospect of landing a payout according to the stats.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Preston vs Cardiff league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Preston games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cardiff games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you want to push things a little further to get bigger odds, there’s the chance to back Under 1.5 Goals, with bettors needing one goal or less in order for the bet to secure a return.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Cardiff

There could be merit in backing Preston to win 1-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

The past five Cardiff matches average 7.20 corners, with the last ten Preston home games averaging 8.60. When it comes to Total Corners, we’re expecting the teams to fall short and you can land odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

9.80 3.60 6.20

Home

8.60 3.90 4.70

Away

8.40 2.60 5.80

Cardiff

Total

8.40 4.30 4.10

Home

10.00 4.90 5.10

Away

8.00 2.70 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Cardiff Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Most Corners

1

-103

X

+510

2

+105

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Preston vs Cardiff Odds

Preston North End are regarded as having a 41% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +145. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cardiff City are trading at +175.

A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+240

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+105

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-333

X2

-188

Draw No Bet

1

-125

2

-110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-120

2 Hcp 0.0

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Preston vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Preston vs Cardiff team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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