Cardiff City - Preston North End predictions

Though Cardiff City are the favourites between these two teams, this is a fairly balanced matchup. All three possible outcomes of a Result bet are quite possible, which at least means we may get to see an exciting game.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Cardiff on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

Their previous Championship match will have been a big boost to The Bluebirds’s morale. Playing at the difficult match and emerging with a Watford HF/FT win promises hosts will be extremely confident heading into the Saturday match.

Preston North End are coming on the back of a superb performance in their most recent matchup against Ipswich Town. The 2.06 betting odds marked them as the clear underdogs, but they overcame the disadvantage and pushed on to a 3:2 HT/FT victory.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Cardiff City have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

According to the recent head-to-head records, Cardiff already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 2.31 odds on a home win.

Saturday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

A Home Win at the odds of 2.30 is the most likely outcome here with decent value and a strong probability of success. This doesn’t seem like a good opportunity to take unnecessary risks.