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England League One

Plymouth

Cardiff

Match Events

15'

Omari Kellyman

Lorent Tolaj

28'

Aribim Pepple

31'

33'

Omari Kellyman

Aribim Pepple

34'

Caleb Watts

37'

43'

Omari Kellyman

Mathias Ross

44'

45'

Gabriel Osho

67'

Perry Ng

Lorent Tolaj

68'

Malachi Boateng

70'

72'

Alex Robertson

Mathias Ross

81'

Preview

Cardiff Eyeing Promotion Push Against Struggling Plymouth in League One

League One promotion hopefuls Cardiff visit a Plymouth side enduring a difficult spell. While Cardiff have been in scintillating form, Plymouth's home struggles present a stark contrast as they look to halt their slide.

Cardiff's dominant possession statistics and high scoring rate suggest they will look to dictate the rhythm of the game and probe Plymouth’s defence relentlessly. Plymouth, who often hold the ball at home but lack cutting edge, may be forced into a deeper defensive shape, hoping to absorb pressure. However, Cardiff's recent defensive solidity and Plymouth's vulnerability in their last home match point towards an away victory. The visitors' ability to create multiple high-quality chances is likely to trouble a Plymouth side that has been porous at the back recently.

Team statistics

England League One

Plymouth

Cardiff

Matches played

13 - 4 - 15

Results

21 - 6 - 5

40.6%

Win %

65.6%

1.4

Goals scored

1.9

1.5

Goals conceded

Shots on target

5.2

4.6

Shots off target

3.6

Blocked shots

4.1

49.7

Ball possession

61.5

69.6

Pass accuracy

82.6

10.7

Fouls

2.6

Goalkeeper saves

2.3

2.5

Yellow cards

1.8

0.1

Red cards

League averages

Key points

• Cardiff have won all of their last three matches, scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game.
• Plymouth have lost 8 of their 16 home league games this season.
• Cardiff average 1.9 goals scored per game overall, compared to Plymouth's 1.4.

AI Prediction

Cardiff's phenomenal recent form and superior overall statistics, especially their potent attack, make them strong favourites. Plymouth's home form is concerning, and their defence has shown significant weaknesses. The odds also favour Cardiff, aligning with the statistical evidence. Expecting goals from both sides given Plymouth's recent scoring form, but Cardiff's dominance should prevail.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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85%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

27%

O/U

47%

BTTS

40%
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72%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

League One

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/30/2025	Plymouth	L 0 - 4 W	Cardiff AWAY	O	N
2/22/2025	HOME Plymouth	D 1 - 1 D	Cardiff	U	Y
10/19/2024	Plymouth	L 0 - 5 W	Cardiff AWAY	O	N
1/20/2024	HOME Plymouth	W 3 - 1 L	Cardiff	O	Y
12/26/2023	Plymouth	D 2 - 2 D	Cardiff AWAY	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Plymouth

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Leyton Orient	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Blackpool	4 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Lincoln	1 - 4	L	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Stockport County	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	Mansfield Town	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Luton	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Peterborough	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Burton Albion	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Stevenage	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
HOME	Wycombe	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y

Plymouth have found life tough this season, particularly at home where their win rate dips significantly below 50%. Despite generally controlling possession at their own ground, they struggle to convert that into goals, averaging just over a goal per game. Their recent form offers little respite; their last home outing was a chastening 1-4 defeat, and across their last three home fixtures, they've only managed a single win, often conceding multiple goals. This suggests a fragile defence and an attack that is failing to fire when it matters most in front of their own supporters.

Cardiff

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	AFC Wimbledon	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Luton	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Rotherham	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Burton Albion	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Barnsley	4 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Stockport County	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Bradford	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Leyton Orient	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Wigan	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Wycombe	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N

Cardiff are a side in serious momentum, boasting an impressive win rate overall and a formidable home record. Their recent form is nothing short of spectacular, winning all of their last three matches, scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game while conceding less than one. This offensive power is evident across all their recent outings, with their last match featuring a dominant 4-1 victory. They possess a strong attacking unit, evidenced by their high shot volume and success in hitting the target, and their overall statistics point towards them being a class above many in this division.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

DRAW

3.6

AWAY

2.2

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.8

UNDER

BTTS

YES

1.67

2.1

Lineups

Lineup information is currently unavailable. It will be updated 1 hour before kickoff.

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

England League One

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Cardiff	22	15	2	5	40	23	17	47	WWLWW
2	Lincoln	23	13	5	5	34	23	11	44	WWWDW
3	Bradford	22	12	7	3	32	21	11	43	WWLWW
4	Stockport County	22	11	5	6	33	29	4	38	WLWLW
5	Huddersfield	23	11	4	8	42	31	11	37	WWWDD
6	Bolton	22	10	7	5	30	21	9	37	LWLWW
7	Stevenage	21	10	6	5	25	17	8	36	LDDWL
8	Luton	23	10	5	8	33	28	5	35	WWLDD
9	Wycombe	23	7	8	8	29	27	2	29	DLWDL
10	Reading	22	7	8	7	29	28	1	29	DWWLL
11	Mansfield Town	22	8	5	9	28	28	0	29	WWLDL
12	Wigan	22	7	8	7	25	25	0	29	WLLDW
13	Blackpool	23	8	5	10	29	30	-1	29	WWWDW
14	Peterborough	22	9	2	11	26	28	-2	29	DWWWW
15	Barnsley	20	8	4	8	32	32	0	28	LLLWL
16	Leyton Orient	23	8	4	11	34	38	-4	28	LLWLD
17	AFC Wimbledon	22	8	4	10	24	30	-6	28	LDLDL
18	Burton Albion	22	7	6	9	23	29	-6	27	LWDDL
19	Northampton	22	8	3	11	22	28	-6	27	LLWLD
20	Exeter City	22	8	2	12	22	21	1	26	WLWLW
21	Plymouth	23	8	2	13	28	38	-10	26	DLWWW
22	Rotherham	23	6	6	11	22	33	-11	24	LLLLL
23	Doncaster	23	6	4	13	23	40	-17	22	LLLLL
24	Port Vale	22	3	6	13	13	30	-17	15	LLLDL

Plymouth vs Cardiff AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

Preview

Cardiff Eyeing Promotion Push Against Struggling Plymouth in League One

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Plymouth Team recent

Cardiff Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Injuries / suspensions

League table