Cardiff v Preston prediction
Team pages: Cardiff · Preston · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Cardiff v Preston, Championship on Tue, 24 Nov 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Cardiff host Preston in the Championship on Tuesday 24 November (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Both teams scored in 13 of Cardiff’s last 15 results in all competitions (87%).
Preston have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Preston are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
11 of Cardiff’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). At home, Cardiff have four wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.88 points per game, scoring 2.63 and conceding 1.38. Cardiff have scored 18 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Cardiff have conceded 17 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.
11 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Preston have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.43. Preston have scored nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Cardiff (19th) and Preston (24th) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Cardiff the stronger side, 205 rating points above Preston (Cardiff 1423, Preston 1218, after at least 335 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Preston are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Cardiff. The most recent meeting, on 8 April 2025, finished Preston 2–2 Cardiff.
Team news
Predicted Cardiff XI (4-2-3-1): N. Trott, G. Osho, J. Bagan, P. Ng, K. Bielik, A. Robertson, O. Tanner, J. Moylan, C. Willock, J. Colwill, Y. Salech — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Moylan (5.0 per match over 13 appearances, seven goals and three assists) and Yousef Salech (4.1 per match over 10 appearances, five goals and two assists) have been Cardiff’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Cardiff (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Moylan averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1355 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Yousef Salech averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 813 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Preston XI (3-4-2-1): D. Iversen, J. Storey, O. Offiah, A. Hughes, J. Thompson, L. Leroy, A. Devine, S. Mills, T. Small, H. Clarke, C. Lang — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Alfie Devine (3.2 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Storey (3.0 per match over 11 appearances) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Alfie Devine averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 1044 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Storey averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 913 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Cardiff City Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Cardiff 1 · draws 2 · Preston 3 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Cardiff 2W 1D 2L · Preston 0W 1D 4L
Cardiff v Preston (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Cardiff for / against | Line | Preston for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 16.88 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.88 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 13.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Cardiff
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Colwill n 8 | 59.1 | 2.3 | 3.6 | — |
| R. Colwill n 8 | 59.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| I. Davies n 8 | 18 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| P. Ng n 8 | 90 | 1.5 | 2 | — |
| O. Tanner n 8 | 84.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Salech n 8 | 79.1 | 3.3 | 2 |
| O. Tanner n 8 | 84.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| C. Robinson n 8 | 34 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| J. Moylan n 8 | 72.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| D. Turnbull n 8 | 38.1 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Moylan n 8 | 72.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| C. Robinson n 8 | 34 | 1 | 0.3 |
| R. Colwill n 8 | 59.1 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| O. Tanner n 8 | 84.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Y. Salech n 8 | 79.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Bagan n 8 | 66.4 | 2.4 |
| P. Ng n 8 | 90 | 2 |
| D. Turnbull n 8 | 38.1 | 1.8 |
| R. Kpakio n 8 | 47 | 1.7 |
| C. Scanlon n 8 | 14.4 | 1.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Trott n 8 | 90 | 3.8 |
Preston
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Gibbs n 8 | 45.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 36.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pol Valentín n 8 | 58 | 3.7 |
| C. Wiley n 8 | 44.3 | 2.8 |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 2.2 |
| A. Moran n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Cardiff v Preston — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-08 Preston 2–2 Cardiff
- 2024-12-11 Cardiff 0–2 Preston
- 2024-02-10 Cardiff 0–2 Preston
- 2023-11-25 Preston 1–2 Cardiff
- 2023-03-11 Preston 2–0 Cardiff
- 2022-08-27 Cardiff 0–0 Preston
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Cardiff and Preston?
- In their last 6 meetings, Cardiff won 1, Preston won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Cardiff and Preston?
- Recent form — Cardiff 2W 1D 2L; Preston 0W 1D 4L.
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