Plymouth vs Exeter Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2026
Plymouth vs Exeter Predictions
The stats suggest that we’ll see both teams finding the net, with Plymouth and Exeter capable of scoring. We find the odds of -152 attractive when it comes to the BTTS Yes option.
Scroll down to view our Plymouth vs Exeter betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Plymouth vs Exeter Preview
League One outfit Plymouth host League Two club Exeter at Home Park in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 10 August.
Plymouth Argyle, who finished eighth in the 2025/26 League One season with 73 points from 46 matches, ended the campaign with a 3-2 away victory over Northampton Town at Sixfields Stadium. Lorent Tolaj, Malachi Boateng and Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu were on target for the Pilgrims.
Exeter City finished fourth from bottom in League One last season with 49 points from 46 matches, resulting in relegation to League Two. The Grecians ended the campaign with a 2-1 away defeat to Bradford City at St James Park, with Josh Magennis scoring their only goal.
H2H: 2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle
The last clash between Plymouth and Exeter saw the former host a 2-2 League One draw at Home Park. The past 5 head-to-head meetings have resulted in two wins apiece along with a draw.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Plymouth |
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 14:11 | 13 |
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |  Exeter |
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 4:6 | 6 |
Confirmed Lineups
Plymouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Wes Harding, Mathias Ross, Alexander Mitchell, Alex Hartridge, Malachi Boateng, Harvey White, Ronan Curtis, Will Evans, Xavier Amaechi, Aribim Pepple.
Exeter confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Jack Bycroft (GK), Edward James, Jack Fitzwater, Luca Woodhouse, Andrew Oluwabori, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Charlie Cummins, Gwion Edwards, Taylor Perry, Reece Cole, Jayden Wareham.
Main Match Prediction
It stands to reason that both teams can find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -152 for this EFL Cup encounter means a nice return if the bet lands.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming EFL Cup action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 60.2% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Exeter
We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Plymouth winning 2-1. Odds of +540 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Yes on the Both Teams to Score market, Plymouth to win and also at least three goals to be registered.
The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. If a bettor has all predictions correct, it’s possible to land a nice pay out from a relatively small amount of money.
Plymouth vs Exeter Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Plymouth Argyle are overwhelming -263 favourites to win this EFL Cup clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford the Pilgrims a 72% probability of claiming the spoils. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Exeter City are trading at +575.
Backing Plymouth -1.25 on the Asian Handicap splits your stake between -1 and -1.5 at -133. You need a two-goal margin of victory against Exeter for a full payout and there’s money back on half your stake if they win by one.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -159.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Plymouth Stats
Exeter Stats
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 matches.
- 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 away matches.
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 0.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 1 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 1 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 away matches
Plymouth vs Exeter Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Plymouth vs Exeter without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with the latest injury developments.
Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Exeter Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Exeter Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1
Plymouth Substitutes
- 4B. Sarpong-Wiredu
- 5Julio Pleguezuelo
- 8Joe Edwards
- 21James Storer
- 23Bradley Ibrahim
- 24Caleb Roberts
- 25Freddie Issaka
- 29Matthew Sorinola
- 43James Sharpe
Exeter Substitutes
- 10Josh Gordon
- 14Harry Kite
- 19Sonny Cox
- 23Ethan Sutherland
- 32Frankie Phillips
- 34Liam Oakes
- 42George Birch
- 46Louie Cayless
- 47Liam Cartwright
Previous Plymouth Lineups
Previous Exeter Lineups
Plymouth Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Tom Cleverley
Exeter Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13:12 | 12 |
| 8 | Wimbledon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6:8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 16:9 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 13:16 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4:13 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 6 | Stockport | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:7 | 6 |
| 7 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 13 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 14 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 16 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 17 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 18 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Wycombe | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 22 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 23 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 3 | Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 15 |
| 4 | York City | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16:10 | 14 |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11:5 | 14 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12:8 | 13 |
| 7 | Salford | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 8 | Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8:6 | 12 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 11 | Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 12 | Swindon | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9:12 | 11 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Fleetwood | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:9 | 10 |
| 15 | Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10:12 | 10 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9:11 | 10 |
| 17 | Newport | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:13 | 8 |
| 19 | Accr. Stanley | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | 7 |
| 20 | Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:13 | 7 |
| 21 | Exeter | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4:6 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | York City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | 12 |
| 2 | Bristol Rovers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 4 | Swindon | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 10 |
| 5 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 6 | Cheltenham | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9:6 | 10 |
| 7 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 8 | Newport | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:4 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 10 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 11 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 12 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 13 | Shrewsbury | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 14 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 15 | Rotherham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 17 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 18 | Oldham | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 19 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Fleetwood | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
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