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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Plymouth host Cardiff in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Plymouth have shown a high level of aggression recently, averaging 13.4 fouls per game. Plymouth's offensive output is strong, averaging 6.3 shots on target, putting pressure on Cardiff's defensive line. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Plymouth and Cardiff to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls22.3
Goal Potential~ 3.5 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 3 Meetings)

PlymouthCardiff
Goals
0.3
3.3
Shots
9.3
17.3
Shots on Target
2.0
8.0
Fouls
9.7
14.0
Yellow Cards
2.0
3.0
Corners
2.0
6.7
Possession
50%
50%

Plymouth vs Cardiff Match Recap

Final result analysis for this League One encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Plymouth

5

Final Score

Cardiff

2

Overall Possession

Ply

29%

Car

71%

16Shots18
9Shots on Target6
23Fouls Committed10
3Corners8
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
1Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 23 fouls for Plymouth. Compared to their season average of 13.4, this performance was more aggressive than projected.

In the booking department, 3 yellows were shown to the home side.Cardiff recorded 4 cards, against a historical average of 1.6.

Referee Impact Recap

Darren Drysdale, England oversaw a match with 7 total cards. This met the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the League One.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 22.3 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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2.40Goals For1.40
1.20Goals Conceded0.60
17.80Shots For21.00
8.20Shots On Target6.00
7.20Corners10.20
11.60Fouls Committed11.80
1.80Yellow Cards2.60

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
M. Ross
2.00
0.80
2
-
-
Julio Pleguezuelo
0.60
0.80
3
-
-
M. Sorinola
2.20
1.20
1
-
-
J. Edwards
0.60
1.20
1
-
-
K. Szűcs
0.20
0.00
1
-
-
C. Hazard
0.00
0.00
1
-
-
L. Ashby-Hammond
0.00
0.20
1
-
-
J. MacKenzie
0.60
0.00
0
-
-
B. Galloway
0.20
0.20
0
-
-
A. Mitchell
0.20
0.80
0
-
-
W. Harding
0.00
1.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
O. Dale
1.20
2.20
1
0.20
-
B. Ibrahim
2.00
1.40
1
0.20
-
B. Mumba
1.40
1.40
0
0.00
-
A. Benarous
1.20
1.00
0
0.00
-
M. Boateng
0.60
1.20
0
0.20
-
C. Watts
1.20
0.40
1
0.00
-
B. Sarpong-Wiredu
1.40
0.20
1
0.00
-
J. Ralls
1.20
0.00
0
0.20
-
C. Roberts
0.40
0.60
1
0.00
-
L. McCabe
0.20
0.20
1
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
Owen Oseni
1.80
2.40
0.60
0.20
-
A. Pepple
1.00
2.00
0.40
0.00
-
T. Finn
0.20
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
J. Paterson
0.00
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
X. Amaechi
0.20
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
W. Fish
1.00
0.40
2
-
-
D. Lawlor
1.00
0.20
2
-
-
P. Ng
1.40
1.00
1
-
-
J. Bagan
1.20
0.20
1
-
-
R. Kpakio
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
C. Scanlon
0.40
0.80
0
-
-
C. Chambers
0.40
0.60
0
-
-
J. Daland
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
N. Trott
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
A. Robertson
1.00
1.00
1
0.20
-
Cian Ashford
0.00
1.20
0
0.20
-
R. Colwill
1.00
0.20
0
0.00
-
R. Wintle
0.20
0.40
2
0.40
-
D. Turnbull
0.80
0.20
1
0.00
-
O. Tanner
1.00
0.00
0
0.00
-
J. Colwill
0.40
0.40
2
0.00
-
C. Willock
0.40
0.40
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
O. Kellyman
1.20
2.00
0.40
0.20
-
C. Robinson
0.80
1.20
0.20
0.20
-
K. Etete
0.60
1.00
0.00
0.20
-
Y. Salech
0.40
0.60
0.20
0.00
-
I. Davies
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Plymouth come into this League One fixture averaging 16.1 shots, 13.4 fouls, and 2.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Cardiff are returning 18.9 shots, 8.9 fouls, and 1.6 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the League One fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for Darren Drysdale, England to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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