Our Preston vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-1
Preston vs Cardiff in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday April 8, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Preston vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Stoke
Determined to get back to winning ways, Preston must win after their 1-1 England Championship draw against Stoke on April 5. In that match, Preston recorded 47% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 47% | 6 (2) | 0.52 | 46 |
 Stoke | 53% | 15 (4) | 2.09 | 39 |
Cardiff's Last Match – QPR vs Cardiff
Cardiff must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Championship draw against QPR on April 5. In that match, Cardiff recorded 39% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 61% | 8 (4) | 0.54 | 59 |
 Cardiff | 39% | 10 (2) | 0.67 | 49 |
Preston vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Preston 9-12
Cardiff 9-12
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Cardiff to win: @3.1
Lineups
Preston (3-5-2) : David Cornell, Ryan Porteous, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Kaine Hayden, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Ben Whiteman, Mads Frokjaer-Jensen, Robbie Brady, Will Keane, Milutin Osmajic
Cardiff (4-2-3-1) : Ethan Horvath, Will Fish, Dimitris Goutas, Jesper Daland, Andy Rinomhota, Calum Chambers, Sivert Mannsverk, Cian Ashford, Rubin Colwill, Yousef Salech, Callum O'Dowda
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