Plymouth vs Cardiff Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Plymouth vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-2

Plymouth vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-2 away win, but with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is also worth considering.

This Plymouth vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Plymouth's Last Match – Leyton Orient vs Plymouth

Plymouth will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-1 England League 1 success over Leyton Orient on February 17. In that match, Plymouth controlled 46% of possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with 10 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Leyton Orient	54%	7 (4)	1.04	36
Plymouth	46%	11 (10)	2.04	49

Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon

Cardiff must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 England League 1 victory over AFC Wimbledon in their last outing. In that match, Cardiff saw 61% of the ball and 8 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Cardiff	61%	0 (8)	2.16	49
AFC Wimbledon	39%	0 (6)	1.3	46

Plymouth vs Cardiff Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Plymouth are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 2.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Plymouth to win: @2.9

Draw: @3.6

Cardiff to win: @2.25

Over 2.5 Goals: @2

Plymouth Fixtures

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