Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Cardiff City 138 draws12 Preston North End
33
Meetings
2.45
Goals / game
39%
Both teams scored
55%
Over 2.5 goals
Cardiff City

Facts about Cardiff City

Scored in19/33 (58%)
Conceded in23/33 (70%)
Goals scored37 · 1.12/game
Longest winning streak5
Longest unbeaten run8
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win5
Preston North End

Facts about Preston North End

Scored in23/33 (70%)
Conceded in19/33 (58%)
Goals scored44 · 1.33/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak5
Longest run without a win8
By competition
CompetitionCardiff CityDrawPreston North EndGames
Championship1281232
FA Cup1001
All competitions1381233

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Cardiff City1746
gap 105
1641Preston North End
1770160520222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Cardiff City
51%
Draw
27%
Preston North End
22%

All meetings

33 matches on record

8 Apr 2025
Championship
Preston North EndPreston North End2–2Cardiff CityCardiff City
BTTSO2.5

Cardiff City recent form

Preston North End recent form

Cardiff City has gone head to head with Preston North End 33 times since 2004, winning 13 and scoring 37 goals. Preston North End, in turn, has won 12 and scored 44 goals. There have been 8 draws between Cardiff City and Preston North End. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 39% of games and 55% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.45 goals per game.