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ChampionshipChampionship· Kick-off : Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 19:45 (UK time)

Cardiff vs Preston prediction: correct score and AI tips

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Match analysis

Championship, matchday 17: Cardiff vs Preston kicks off on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time). Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Our model makes Cardiff clear favourites: a 85% chance of winning, against 11% for the draw and 4% for Preston.

Over their last 5 matches, Cardiff have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, scoring 11 and conceding 9. Preston have not won any of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 4 defeats), scoring 4 and conceding 14. Cardiff therefore arrive in far better shape than Preston. On average Cardiff score 2.20 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Preston score 0.80 and concede 2.80. In the table, Cardiff sit 14th with 18 points from 15 games, Preston 24th with 8 points from 15. 10 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Cardiff have averaged 1.94 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.84 for Preston.

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Cardiff and Preston: the prediction relies on each team's form and level. Cardiff out or doubtful: C. Chambers, D. Lawlor, K. Bielik (doubtful) and C. Robinson (doubtful). Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson and A. McCann. In double chance terms, "Cardiff or draw" stands at 96%, "Preston or draw" at 15% and "no draw" at 89%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

85%
Cardiff (Win)
11%
Draw
4%
Preston (Win)

Double chance

96%
Cardiff or draw
15%
Preston or draw
89%
No draw

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Cardiff

DateOpponentScore
Nov 4, 2026West Ham · Championship3-3D
Oct 31, 2026Wolves · Championship0-3L
Oct 24, 2026Birmingham · Championship1-0W
Oct 17, 2026Middlesbrough · Championship2-2D
Oct 13, 2026Watford · Championship5-1W

Preston

DateOpponentScore
Nov 3, 2026Sheffield Utd · Championship2-3L
Oct 31, 2026Stoke City · Championship0-2L
Oct 24, 2026West Brom · Championship1-1D
Oct 17, 2026Wrexham · Championship1-4L
Oct 13, 2026Birmingham · Championship0-4L

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Cardiff141815
Preston24815

Head-to-head

Our data holds no recent head-to-head between Cardiff and Preston: the prediction relies on each team's form and level.

Out and doubtful

Cardiff

  • C. Chambers (out)
  • D. Lawlor (out)
  • K. Bielik (doubtful)
  • C. Robinson (doubtful)

Preston

  • H. Clarke (out)
  • L. Gibbs (out)
  • L. Gibson (out)
  • A. McCann (out)

Most regular starters

Cardiff

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • A. Robertson5/5
  • J. Bagan5/5
  • J. Moylan5/5
  • N. Trott5/5
  • O. Tanner5/5
  • C. Willock4/5
  • J. Colwill4/5
  • P. Ng4/5
  • C. Ashford3/5
  • C. Scanlon3/5
  • W. Fish3/5

Preston

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • A. Hughes5/5
  • D. Iversen5/5
  • J. Storey5/5
  • L. Leroy5/5
  • O. Offiah5/5
  • J. Kenny4/5
  • J. Thompson4/5
  • A. Devine3/5
  • C. Lang3/5
  • S. Mills3/5
  • A. Vukcevic2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cardiff vs Preston prediction?

Our AI gives Cardiff a 85% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Preston 4%. Cardiff are therefore favourites.

When and where is Cardiff vs Preston played?

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 19:45 (UK time), Championship, matchday 17. Venue: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

What form are Cardiff and Preston in?

Cardiff: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (11 scored, 9 conceded). Preston: 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (4 scored, 14 conceded).

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