Cardiff City vs Preston prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 11, 2024
In the 20th round of the English Championship, Cardiff will face Preston. The match will take place in Wales on Wednesday, December 11, with a 20:45 CET kickoff. I’m suggesting a bet on the winner of this game.
Match Preview
After 18 matches, Cardiff is just above the relegation zone and is on a long winless streak. The Welsh club is struggling to compete in the Championship, and it looks like they will be fighting for survival.
The team is struggling not only with wins but also with scoring goals. In this crucial statistic, Cardiff, along with Hull, has one of the lowest goal-scoring records, with only 17 goals.
Preston had a decent showing last season, even contending for a spot in the playoff race for Premier League promotion. However, things have changed since Wayne Rooney took over as head coach.
Now, the team is focused on how to stay in the Championship, with only a minimal gap between them and the relegation zone. Preston is not in good form and urgently needs to improve its results.
Match Facts
- Cardiff has lost their last two home matches.
- Preston has gone ten matches without a win, with the last four games ending in draws.
- Cardiff averages 2 goals per game at home, while Preston averages 1 goal per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Cardiff City: Alnwick, Ng, Guttas, Chambers, Collins, Robertson, Siopis, Mite, O'Dowda, Colwill, Robinson.
- Preston: Woodman, Storey, Wattmough, Hughes, Potts, Thordarson, Freckier, McKenn, Hayden, Rees, Greenwood.
Head-to-Head
In their last five matches, Cardiff has scored against the opponent only once and has not beaten Preston at home since 2021.
Prediction
Bookmakers are struggling to pick a clear favorite, giving a slight edge to the hosts. I believe Preston is unlikely to break their winless streak, but they should avoid defeat in this match.
