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Probable Lineups

Cardiff
4-2-3-1
Preston
3-4-2-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 21 Goals 22 (34)
(22) 12 Assists 15 (24)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
27.7 Average Age 26.6
182.5 Average Height (cm) 184.4
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(50%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 53% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.4)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Cardiff
Preston
Player Reason Status Rating
Kion Etete Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Aaron Ramsey Out 6.38
David Turnbull Out 6.43
Manolis Siopis Doubtful 6.4
Player Reason Status Rating
Robert Brady Out 6.56
Ched Evans Out 6.22

Team News

Cardiff
Preston
  • Ömer Riza will be without David Turnbull on Wednesday night after he suffered an injury against Coventry last time out.
  • Defensive midfielder Manolis Siopis is also a doubt for Cardiff.
  • Paul Heckingbottom will likely make just one change in midweek with Ben Whiteman returning to partner Ali McCann in midfield.
  • Liam Lindsay returned to the squad on Saturday, meaning Robbie Brady and Ched Evans are Preston's only injury concerns.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
15 Preston 9 15 9 42
20 Cardiff 7 11 14 32

Prediction

  • Cardiff were unable to take to the field against Watford on Saturday as the weather wreaked havoc in south Wales, so Ömer Riza's first game as permanent Bluebirds manager comes against Preston in midweek. The hosts are winless in their last five league outings but have shown promise with recent performances.
  • Emil Riis gave Preston an early advantage at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon, but the Lilywhites couldn't hold on as Michael Smith rescued a point for Sheffield Wednesday late on. Paul Heckingbottom's side are winless in nine league games now but have drawn each of their last four.
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Cardiff
Preston
A. Robertson 6.91
D. Goutas 6.75
C. Robinson 6.75
J. Storey 6.83
A. Hughes 6.8
A. McCann 6.79
C. Robinson 11
A. El Ghazi 3
A. Robertson 3
E. Riis 9
M. Osmajic 7
S. Greenwood 5
R. Colwill 4
C. Ashford 3
C. O'Dowda 2
K. K-Hayden 3
M. Osmajic 3
M. F-Jensen 3

Match Forecast

Cardiff will score from a direct freekick  
Cardiff will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Preston will score from a fast break situation  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.