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
| Plymouth | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 1.43 | Defence Strength | 0.81 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
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.
Plymouth 20-12
Cardiff 22-8
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