Plymouth Argyle head into this clash off a 3-1 win over Leyton Orient and will look to continue their strong home form, where they have won 50% of their games, scoring 2.75 goals per match on average, but we are tempted to bet on 2-1 away win as Cardiff City look unstoppable at the moment. The Pilgrims have netted 2 goals per game this season and kept clean sheets in 40% of matches, showing they can be dangerous going forward, though their defense can be vulnerable.
The Bluebirds, on the other hand, arrive in red-hot form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and scoring 2.2 goals per game, while conceding just 0.8, highlighting their efficiency in both attack and defense. Head-to-head history favors Cardiff slightly, with 4 wins in 9 encounters, and both teams have scored in 56% of their previous meetings, suggesting a lively contest. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team, which definitely goes in favour of our prediction.
Plymouth’s home scoring threat meets Cardiff’s consistent offense, making goals likely, but the visitors’ overall stability could see them take the win. Therefore, Away Win is our main betting tip for this League One matchup, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals.
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 February 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Plymouth vs Cardiff prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Plymouth 1 - 2 Cardiff
Plymouth vs Cardiff Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 800 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lorent Tolaj @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lorent Tolaj @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cardiff 0 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Cardiff +1 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -250 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Cardiff to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Cardiff to Win/Cardiff to Win @ 260 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Cardiff - No @ -334 Odds
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View OfferPlymouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwdl | 1.75 |
| Away | wwlww | 2.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.75 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 1.50 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.25 | 1.17 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.84 | 1.83 | 1.85 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.15 | 1.16 | 1.14 |
Cardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wdwww | 2.60 |
| Away | ddwdw | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.20 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 2.20 | 2.60 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.70 | 1.98 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.10 | 0.95 | 1.26 |
Plymouth vs Cardiff Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Plymouth (33%)
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