Countdown To Kick-Off: late betting and team news for Saturday's 3pm EFL games

EFL 3pm Saturday

Preston North End v Wigan Athletic

Preston lost 1-0 at Millwall in their opening game of the Sky Bet Championship season despite having more than 60 per cent possession, but they should pick up their first win at home to Wigan.

North End won this fixture 4-0 last season and have great quality in midfield with Ben Pearson and Paul Gallagher starting.

Jayden Stockley, Tom Barkhuizen and Andre Green are exciting attacking options off the Preston bench while Wigan are missing the injured Anthony Pilkington and skipper Sam Morsy.

Recommendation
Preston
2pts 5-4 Coral

Cardiff City v Luton Town

Relegated Cardiff and promoted Luton meet in the Sky Bet Championship and there should be goals in the Welsh capital.

The Hatters, who started their campaign with a 3-3 draw against Middlesbrough, bring in talented midfielders George Moncur and Jacob Butterfield and have prolific striker James Collins leading the line.

Cardiff lost 3-2 at Wigan in their opening game and give full league debuts to goalkeeper Alex Smithies, midfielders Marlon Pack and Gavin Whyte and forward Robert Glatzel.

The new-look Bluebirds may take time to gel and an entertaining fixture looks likely against the impressive Hatters.

Recommendation
Both teams to score
2pts 10-13 RedZone

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