Cardiff vs Plymouth Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Aug 2025


League One Betting Preview: Cardiff vs Plymouth
Cardiff host Plymouth in this League One clash at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 30 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Bet Against Both Teams Scoring
The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle when Cardiff clash with Plymouth. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -116.
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Teams Drew 1-1 in Last H2H Encounter
Cardiff City triumphed in their last League One game which was away from home. Luton Town were beaten 1-0 at Kenilworth Road.
Four days ago, Cardiff secured a 3-0 EFL Cup victory at home to Cheltenham Town.
Plymouth Argyle won their previous League One game, beating Blackpool at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Home Park.
On Tuesday night, Plymouth suffered a penalty shootout defeat (1-1 AET) in the EFL Cup away to Swansea City.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Home Park played host to the last head-to-head where Plymouth were at home to Cardiff. The clash ended in a 1-1 Championship draw. The past 4 H2H meetings have resulted in two draws along with a win for Cardiff and Plymouth.
League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7:1 | 13 |
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5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4:9 | 3 |
Cardiff vs Plymouth Prediction & Betting Tips
Our expert Cardiff vs Plymouth betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, standout player prop selections and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.
Match Prediction
There’s a strong chance that one of the teams will fail to find the net in this League One game. This means taking the BTTS No option on the Both Teams to Score market and the -116 look like great value.
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the League One form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
Key Cardiff vs Plymouth league stats:
BTTS No Probability
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 53.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 2-0 win in favor of Cardiff is available at odds of +600. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Callum Robinson (Cardiff) can be backed at +195 to be among the goals. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: BTTS No, Cardiff with the -1 Asian Handicap together with Callum Robinson (Cardiff) to score at any time.
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Cardiff vs Plymouth Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Cardiff Victory on the Cards According to Bookies
For this League One clash, Cardiff City are the -204 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 67% chance of winning. Plymouth Argyle are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +460.
There’s the chance to wager Cardiff at -120 on the Asian Handicap -1 market. This means a refund if they only win by one, although a 2+ goal victory over Plymouth would see a full payout.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both teams will score, then BTTS Yes could appeal. Otherwise, you can back BTTS No as an alternative.
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Yousef Salech is the First Goalscorer Favourite
You will find Yousef Salech at +400 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +143 that he finds the net at anytime.





Can Cardiff Continue Strong Home Form?
Cardiff have landed four straight wins at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Plymouth have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Cardiff enjoyed a 5-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Plymouth at Cardiff City Stadium.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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4-3-3 | 2.30 | 1.40 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
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2-2-6 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No


- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 5.13 corners awarded and 3.13 corners against in the last 8 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 8.25 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 1 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 2.00 corners awarded and 7.60 corners conceded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 2.25 corners awarded and 8.13 corners against in the last 8 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 5 matches
- An average of 10.38 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 5 of the last 5 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 8 of the last 8 away matches
- An average of 48.20% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 49.75% possession in the last 8 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 28.00% possession in the last 5 matches
- An average of 32.25% possession in the last 8 away matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 5 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 8 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cardiff this season are Rubin Colwill (2), Chris Willock (1), Cian Ashford (1)
- Top Assistors for Cardiff this season are David Turnbull (3), Ollie Tanner (1), Yousef Salech (1)
Cardiff vs Plymouth Lineups & Team News
Stay informed and review the Cardiff vs Plymouth team news before placing your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed League One lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Previous Cardiff Lineups
Previous Plymouth Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Cardiff | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 13 |
2 | Huddersfield | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:3 | 12 |
3 | Stevenage | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 12 |
4 | Bradford | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7:4 | 11 |
5 | Stockport | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 10 |
6 | Barnsley | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
7 | Lincoln | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 10 |
8 | Doncaster | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 10 |
9 | Mansfield | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:6 | 9 |
10 | Wimbledon | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6:3 | 9 |
11 | Luton | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5:3 | 9 |
12 | Wigan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
13 | Leyton Orient | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
14 | Exeter | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:6 | 6 |
15 | Bolton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
16 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 |
17 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 4 |
18 | Northampton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3:6 | 4 |
19 | Plymouth | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4:9 | 3 |
20 | Blackpool | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6:12 | 3 |
21 | Wycombe | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5:8 | 2 |
22 | Port Vale | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2:5 | 2 |
23 | Reading | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4:9 | 2 |
24 | Peterborough | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2:8 | 1 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Huddersfield | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
2 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
3 | Cardiff | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
4 | Wigan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
5 | Lincoln | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
6 | Wimbledon | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:1 | 6 |
7 | Stevenage | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
8 | Stockport | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 6 |
9 | Bradford | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
10 | Luton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2:1 | 6 |
11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 5 |
12 | Leyton Orient | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
13 | Barnsley | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
14 | Rotherham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
15 | Doncaster | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
16 | Burton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
17 | Northampton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:1 | 4 |
18 | Exeter | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
19 | Blackpool | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 3 |
20 | Plymouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
21 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
22 | Port Vale | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
23 | Peterborough | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
24 | Reading | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |


















































