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

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 vs Cardiff City: Starting Lineups Time : 20/01/2024 11:00

Plymouth Argyle
3 - 1
Finished
Cardiff City
90+1' event Ben Waine / Ryan Hardie
84' event Jordan Houghton / Adam Forshaw
81' event Morgan Whittaker
77' event Joe Edwards / Bali Mumba
77' event Adam Randell / Alfie Devine
61' event Dan Scarr
52' event Ryan Hardie
50' event Bali Mumba
41' event Mikel Miller
35' event Ashley Phillips
31' event Ryan Hardie
event 66' Kion Etete / Yakou Meite
event 66' Joshua Luke Bowler / Andy Rinomhota
event 46' Mahlon Romeo / Ollie Tanner
event 38' Perry Ng
event 36' Yakou Meite
event 10' Perry Ng
90+1' event Ben Waine / Ryan Hardie
event 66' Kion Etete / Yakou Meite
84' event Jordan Houghton / Adam Forshaw
event 66' Joshua Luke Bowler / Andy Rinomhota
81' event Morgan Whittaker
event 46' Mahlon Romeo / Ollie Tanner
77' event Joe Edwards / Bali Mumba
event 38' Perry Ng
77' event Adam Randell / Alfie Devine
event 36' Yakou Meite
61' event Dan Scarr
event 10' Perry Ng
52' event Ryan Hardie
50' event Bali Mumba
41' event Mikel Miller
35' event Ashley Phillips
31' event Ryan Hardie
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
Substitutions
#23 Ben Waine
#20 Adam Randell
#4 Jordan Houghton
#8 Joe Edwards
#15 Mustapha Bundu
#5 Julio Pleguezuelo
#29 Matthew Sorinola
#25 Callum Burton
#11 Callum Wright
Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle Cardiff City Cardiff City
15Shots6
5Shots on Goal3
9Fouls7
5Corner Kick5
8Free kick10
2Offside1
4Yellow card2
41Aerial45
2Save2
14Successful Tackles24
9Interceptions9
3Assist0
5Shots off goal0
27Head Success16
5Blocked3
14Tackle24
15Dribbles13
33Throw-in35
395Passes490
84Attacks126
51Dangerous attacks45
0Corner Kicks(HT)1
Cardiff City Cardiff City
Substitutions
#2 Mahlon Romeo
#14 Joshua Luke Bowler
#9 Kion Etete
#23 Emmanouil Siopis
#13 Runar Alex Runarsson
#19 Romaine Sawyers
#45 Cian Ashford
#36 Raheem Conte
#34 Joel Colwill
Commentary
90+1' Plymouth Argyle — substitution: Ben Waine / Ryan Hardie
84' Plymouth Argyle — substitution: Jordan Houghton / Adam Forshaw
81' Goal! Morgan Whittaker - Plymouth Argyle
77' Plymouth Argyle — substitution: Joe Edwards / Bali Mumba
77' Plymouth Argyle — substitution: Adam Randell / Alfie Devine
66' Cardiff City — substitution: Kion Etete / Yakou Meite
66' Cardiff City — substitution: Joshua Luke Bowler / Andy Rinomhota
61' Dan Scarr - Plymouth Argyle receive a yellow card
52' Goal! Ryan Hardie - Plymouth Argyle
50' Bali Mumba - Plymouth Argyle receive a yellow card
46' Cardiff City — substitution: Mahlon Romeo / Ollie Tanner
41' Mikel Miller - Plymouth Argyle receive a yellow card
38' Perry Ng - Cardiff City receive a yellow card
36' Yakou Meite - Cardiff City receive a yellow card
35' Ashley Phillips - Plymouth Argyle receive a yellow card
31' Goal! Ryan Hardie - Plymouth Argyle
10' Goal! Perry Ng - Cardiff City

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 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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Plymouth Argyle and Cardiff City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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