Our Cardiff vs Plymouth Prediction: 2-1
Cardiff vs Plymouth in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Swindon
Cardiff will seek to keep their streak alive after a 2-1 England EFL Cup victory over Swindon on August 12. In that match, Cardiff recorded 73% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiff | 73% | 13 (8) | 1.61 | 74 |
Swindon | 27% | 5 (1) | 0.99 | 16 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs QPR
Determined to maintain their recent success, Plymouth must win following their 3-2 England EFL Cup victory against QPR on August 12.
Cardiff vs Plymouth Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 1.39 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 1.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.