Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 January

Plymouth Argyle

W D W L L

21st place in England Championship

3-1

20/01/2024 11:00

Cardiff City

L W L W L

12th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City on 20 January 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City preview before placing your bet.

Plymouth Argyle will face Cardiff City in England Championship on January 20, 2024 at 11:00.
Plymouth Argyle are currently 21st with 51 points after 46 matches.
Cardiff City sit 12th with 62 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-01-20

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City - Prediction & Odds

Plymouth Argyle

Cardiff City

2024-01-20 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/01/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

26/12/2023 11:00

Cardiff City

2 - 2

Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

21/07/2017 14:00

Plymouth Argyle

0 - 1

Cardiff City

INT CF

26/12/2009 09:00

Cardiff City

0 - 1

Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

18/08/2009 14:45

Plymouth Argyle

1 - 3

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

28/12/2008 11:00

Cardiff City

1 - 0

Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

22/11/2008 08:45

Plymouth Argyle

2 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

Cardiff City

33%

Draw

17%

Plymouth Argyle

50%

Plymouth Argyle Last 6 matches

13/01/2024 11:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

06/01/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Sutton United

ENG FAC

01/01/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 3 Watford

ENG LCH

29/12/2023 14:00

Southampton 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 11:00

Cardiff City 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

23/12/2023 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 3 Birmingham City

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City

13/01/2024 11:00

Cardiff City 0 - 3 Leeds United

ENG LCH

06/01/2024 13:30

Sheffield Wednesday 4 - 0 Cardiff City

ENG FAC

01/01/2024 11:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1 - 2 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

29/12/2023 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Leicester City

ENG LCH

26/12/2023 11:00

Cardiff City 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

23/12/2023 11:00

Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 2 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Plymouth Argyle

Cardiff City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.28

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.52

Scored

Avg. per game

1.15

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 46 matches

YesNo

32 (70%)14 (30%)

In last 46 matches

NoYes

32 (70%)14 (30%)

Plymouth Argyle

Recent matches

Cardiff City

Under /Over

(73%)33 12(27%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Plymouth Argyle

Cardiff City

Shots

Plymouth Argyle

Total shots

13.02 avg / game

Blocked

181 total

Avg. 4.21

Cardiff City

Total shots

10.87 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 2.95

Plymouth Argyle Pass Cardiff City

Total passes

17926

Avg. 390 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

19193

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Plymouth Argyle

Played games

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.24

Clean sheets

0.26

5.35

246

Corners

198

4.30

22.26

1024

Throw-ins

1049

22.80

1.46

Offsides

1.20

3.30

152

GK saves

130

2.83

Plymouth Argyle

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.20

101

1.76

0.04

0.02

10.09

464

Fouls

436

9.48

14.22

654

Tackles

779

16.93

NEXT MATCHES

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Cardiff City

ENG

How We Build the Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City on 20 January 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Plymouth Argyle's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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