Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Cardiff City are beginning to find their rhythm and are climbing up towards the pack looking to escape the bottom. Their upcoming match against less formidable Plymouth Argyle offers a chance to extend their unbeaten run.
Cardiff City
Initially struggling at home, the Welsh side frequently endured 0:2 defeats, although they avoided thrashings like those seen away against Burnley (0:5) and Hull City (1:4). However, early October saw Cardiff finding comfort with a victory over Millwall. Achieving a win didn't require an extraordinary effort, just matching their opponents' level: nearly equal shots (10 (5)-11(5)), possession (49-51%), corners (5-6), and creating chances worth nearly a goal (0.81-1.27). They should maintain these metrics against Plymouth Argyle.
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth's squad ranks lower (19th) compared to Cardiff's (14th), but manager Wayne Rooney has forged a competitive team with the players available. Their forwards are delivering on their primary duties by scoring goals. Notably, Ibrahim Cissoko, an on-loan left winger from Toulouse, stands out, scoring once every 200 minutes. Right winger Morgan Whittaker, though having only two goals, has already contributed four points to the club: earning a draw against QPR and netting a last-gasp winner against Blackburn Rovers in the 98th minute.
Cardiff City vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction
Plymouth Argyle’s last four away games have all featured the total under 2.5. Meanwhile, Cardiff’s matches at home saw the same outcome in five of their last six. The likelihood of another low-scoring affair is high, making it worthwhile to bet on this outcome for a potential doubling of your stake.
