Pundit reveals why he's backing 'confident' Cardiff City to beat Preston North End this weekend

Preston North End will continue their push for the play-offs this weekend, when they take on Cardiff City at Deepdale in a proverbial six-pointer.
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The two sides head into the game level on points, with the Lilywhites currently clinging on to the final play-off spot by virtue of a single goal, with their +5 goal difference seeing them edge ahead of the Bluebirds.

Writing for Sky Sports, pundit David Prutton backed a 2-1 win for the the visitors.

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Justifying his choice, the former Leeds United man claimed: "This is a huge game in the race for that sixth spot. Preston left the door open for the chasing pack by failing to beat Luton last Saturday, and Cardiff's win against Leeds got them right on their coattails.

"Cardiff will be feeling full of confidence after that victory last Sunday, and it will be fascinating to see if Neil Harris goes all out for the win at Deepdale, or would happily take a draw away at a play-off rival. I think they could nick it."

Preston have a good recent record against this weekend's opponents, having won three of their last five encounters.

The last time the two sides met, the Lilywhites were held to a 0-0 draw in the Welsh capital, despite a dominant performance that saw them take 16 shots to Cardiff's three.

Elsewhere, Prutton predicted wins for the likes of Leeds United, Charlton Athletic, Barnsley and Middlesbrough.