Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 38 Goals 23 (48)
(38) 20 Assists 16 (34)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
27.8 Average Age 27.9
183.6 Average Height (cm) 183.3
(0.6) 0.7 Shots pg 0.7 (0.7)
(52%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Cardiff
Player Reason Status Rating
Emil Riis Out 6.56
Calvin Ramsay Out 6.18
Ali McCann Out 6.68
Andrew Hughes Out 6.61
Jack Whatmough Out 6.44
Greg Cunningham Out 6.3
Liam Millar Out 6.9
Player Reason Status Rating
Aaron Ramsey Out 6.63
Callum O'Dowda Out 6.51
Perry Ng Doubtful 7.1

Team News

Preston
Cardiff
  • Ryan Lowe's only expected change this weekend will be an enforced one with Robbie Brady set to replace the injured Liam Millar.
  • The Lilywhites will be without six other first-team players for the visit of Cardiff.
  • Cardiff boss Erol Bulut could make a change to his attacking configuration this weekend with Kion Etete replacing Yakou Meite.
  • Right-back Perry Ng is carrying a knock and is a doubt for the visitors ahead of the trip to Deepdale.

Prediction

  • A last-minute goal from centre-back Liam Lindsay proved enough to earn Preston all three points against Lancashire rivals Blackburn two weeks ago in a critical away win.
  • Ryan Lowe's men have successfully arrested their slide down the table and head into Saturday's clash having won back-to-back league games.
  • Cardiff were in a commanding position heading into the final ten minutes against Norwich last time out but conceded twice in the space of three minutes as a 2-1 lead became a 3-2 deficit. That defeat put an end to a three-match unbeaten run and has seen the Welsh side drop to ninth in the table.
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