Match Details
The match between Preston and Cardiff is scheduled to take place on November 25, 2023, at Deepdale. This Championship fixture will be a crucial encounter for both teams as they look to secure valuable points in their quest for promotion. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.44, Draw – 3.22, Away Winner – 3.03.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In previous encounters between these two teams, Preston has had the upper hand. In their last five meetings, Preston has won twice and drawn three times against Cardiff. These matches have seen a total of eight goals being scored, with only one match featuring three or more goals.
Team Form: Preston
Preston has been inconsistent in their recent performances across various competitions. In their last six matches, they have won two games, lost two games, and drawn two games. Despite conceding an average of almost two goals per game during this period, Preston’s attack has been productive with ten goals scored.
In the Championship standings, Preston currently sits in fifth place with 28 points from 16 matches played. Their goal difference stands at -1 due to conceding slightly more than they have scored.
Their most recent match saw them emerge victorious against Blackburn with a scoreline of 2-1. This result showcased their ability to find the back of the net while also highlighting areas that need improvement defensively.
Team Form: Cardiff
Cardiff’s recent away form has been mixed, winning two matches and losing four out of their last eight away fixtures across all competitions. They have scored nine goals while conceding five during this period.
Currently positioned ninth in the Championship table with 24 points from 16 matches played, Cardiff boasts a positive goal difference of six thanks to their attacking prowess.
In their previous match, Cardiff suffered a 3-2 defeat against Norwich. Despite the loss, they displayed their ability to find the back of the net with two goals scored, highlighting their attacking threat.
Key Players
For Preston, midfielder Duane Holmes has been in fine form, contributing four goals and three assists so far this season. His creativity and goal-scoring ability make him a key player for Preston’s attack. Another standout performer for Preston is William Keane, who has also contributed with four goals and two assists.
Cardiff’s Yakou Meïté has been a consistent performer in attack, scoring one goal in his 13 appearances this season. Meanwhile, Kion Reece Etete has impressed with five goals to his name.
Statistical Insights
Preston’s recent matches have seen an average of 3.39 goals per game, indicating an entertaining style of play that often produces high-scoring encounters. However, their defensive vulnerability is evident as they have conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game in their last six matches.
Cardiff’s away matches have seen an average of 2.5 goals per game recently, suggesting that they are capable of finding the back of the net even on unfamiliar turf. Defensively solid away from home during this period, they have conceded just over one goal per game on average.
Prediction: Preston 1 – 1 Cardiff
Based on current form and historical head-to-head results between these teams, it is likely to be a closely contested match with both sides finding the back of the net. The predicted outcome is a draw with each team scoring one goal apiece.
