Cardiff vs Preston Predictions

• One win in Cardiff’s last ten home matches
• Preston have lost once in their last five matches
• Preston’s last four victories have finished 2-1

Cardiff’s home woes set to deepen 

This is Cardiff’s first home game since the Welsh government announced new regulations meaning that The Bluebird’s home matches will have to be played behind closed doors. They may miss their fans as they attempt to address their home woes and progress in the cup. A cup run would provide some needed respite from their floundering league campaign.

Cardiff have recorded just seven points from their 11 home matches this campaign. Scoring only nine goals in the process. Their terrible record in front of their own fans, which is the worst in the league, has contributed to them sitting just two places and four points above the Championship’s drop-zone.

Preston finding their feet under Lowe

Preston manager Ryan Lowe has made no bones about his love for the FA Cup and his desires to see his side progress into the 4^th round. You can expect him to field a strong Preston team on Sunday.

Preston have been in particularly good form of late. One defeat in their last five league matches sees them in mid-table with an outside chance of making the play-offs. In the league, Preston are currently eight points above Sunday’s opponents having played a game less.

I think Preston should be favourites for this one and am happy to chance them at what is set to be a lifeless Cardiff City Stadium. Preston’s last four victories have all finished 2-1 and this looks a sensible play in the correct score market.