Championship· Regular Season - 17· Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff
Preston24 Nov
Cardiff vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.80
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.0
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More Cardiff vs Preston tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XCardiff or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2Preston or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1Cardiff to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| 2Preston to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.10 | - |
Cardiff vs Preston preview & analysis
Match preview
Cardiff host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 17) at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Cardiff arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Watford 5-1 at home. They're 19th in the table with 10 points from 10 games. Preston are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Birmingham 0-4 away. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cardiff have won 1, Preston have won 3 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.2 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cardiff narrow favourites: Cardiff 44%, draw 38%, Preston 18%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 55% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Cardiff 1-0 Preston.
Recent form
Cardiff- 13 OctHWatford5-1
- 10 OctABlackburn1-2
- 19 SeptHCharlton3-1
- 12 SeptABolton0-1
- 8 SeptHStoke City1-1
Preston- 13 OctABirmingham0-4
- 10 OctHMillwall0-1
- 19 SeptAQPR2-2
- 12 SeptHLincoln0-1
- 8 SeptAWatford1-2
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Cardiff vs Preston: FAQ
What is the Cardiff vs Preston prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Cardiff 1-0 Preston.
Who is the favourite to win Cardiff vs Preston?
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Cardiff are favourites. Our model gives Cardiff a 44% chance of winning, Preston 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cardiff vs Preston?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Cardiff vs Preston kick off?
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Cardiff vs Preston kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 24 November 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
