Cardiff City
Preston North End
Cardiff City vs Preston North End Prediction
Why we picked this for Cardiff City vs Preston North End
Under 2.5 goals is our call for Cardiff City against Preston North End (FA Cup), rated at 94% confidence. Matches involving Cardiff City produced 3.4 goals per game over their last 5, and 4 of those went over 2.5. For Preston North End it is 2.4 goals per game, with 3 of 5 over 2.5. Recent form leans the other way: only 3 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 2 of their last 5 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 94%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-1. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Cardiff City vs Preston North End, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2021 | Preston North End | Cardiff City | 1-2 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Feb 20, 2021 | Cardiff City | Preston North End | 4-0 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Preston North End | Cardiff City | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Jun 27, 2020 | Preston North End | Cardiff City | 1-3 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Dec 21, 2019 | Cardiff City | Preston North End | 0-0 | Under 2.5✓ |