Plymouth Argyle FC prepares to face Portsmouth FC on the 5th November

As Plymouth Argyle prepares to face Portsmouth on the 5th of November 2024, the statistics lean slightly in favor of Plymouth. Historically, these teams have engaged in evenly matched encounters, with 9 out of their last 17 meetings ending in draws. While Plymouth has managed to secure more victories with 5 wins compared to Portsmouth’s 3, the substantial number of draws highlights the competitive edge between the two.

Plymouth’s form at home has been strong this season, boasting an average of 1.83 points per game, which stands in contrast to Portsmouth’s less impressive 0.83 average points per game on their travels. This home advantage, coupled with Plymouth’s ability to score and concede in equal measure, could make for an entertaining and tightly contested match. Their previous encounters have seen an average of 2.76 goals per match, and with both teams finding the back of the net in 65% of these games, there’s a solid chance that both will score again.

While the tendency for these fixtures to end in a draw cannot be ignored, Plymouth’s current home form suggests they have the edge. Expect a closely fought match, potentially ending in a narrow victory for Plymouth Argyle or yet another draw. However, with the goal-scoring history between these sides, betting on both teams to score might be a prudent choice.

Insights

• Plymouth Argyle has a strong home form compared to Portsmouth’s average away performance.
• Head-to-head matches between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth often result in a draw, with 9 out of 17 ending as such.
• The average goals scored in matches between these teams is 2.76, indicating the possibility of multiple goals in their encounters.
• Both teams have scored in 65% of past meetings, suggesting a high likelihood for Both Teams to Score (BTTS) in the match.
• Plymouth Argyle excels at home with an average of 1.83 Points Per Game this season in the Championship, highlighting their solid home record.
• Portsmouth struggles on the road, averaging only 0.83 Points Per Game away this season, indicating challenges in away fixtures.
• Historically, despite Plymouth winning more matches, the highest number of games have ended in a draw, suggesting a competitive matchup.

Match Facts

• The most frequent outcome in matches between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth FC is a 2-2 draw, with 6 games concluding with this scoreline.
• In the last 11 encounters at Plymouth Argyle’s home ground, the home side has clinched victory 5 times, drawn 5 times, and lost only once to Portsmouth FC, with a goal difference of 18-9 favoring Plymouth Argyle.
• Across 22 meetings, Plymouth Argyle has won 6 times, with 11 games ending in draws and Portsmouth FC winning 5 times. The aggregate goal difference stands at 34-30 in favor of Plymouth Argyle.
• Portsmouth FC last secured an away victory against Plymouth Argyle in 2015.
• Plymouth Argyle scores 38% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
• Portsmouth FC scores 33% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
• Plymouth Argyle is unbeaten in their last 7 home encounters with Portsmouth FC.
• With 3 red cards this season, Plymouth Argyle has the highest number in the Championship.
• Plymouth Argyle failed to score in only 1 of their 6 home Championship matches this season.
• Portsmouth FC also didn’t score in 1 of their 6 away Championship games this term.
• Joe Edwards leads Plymouth Argyle with 4 yellow cards, while Jordan Lee Williams holds the same record for Portsmouth FC.

• Plymouth Argyle has conceded a goal in each of their last 12 matches.
• Portsmouth FC has let in a goal in their last 5 matches.
• Plymouth Argyle wins the first half in 24% of their games, while Portsmouth FC does so in 43%.
• In the last encounter between the teams, Plymouth Argyle emerged victorious.
• Plymouth Argyle’s recent victory over Portsmouth FC was by a 2-goal margin.
• When leading 1-0 at home, Plymouth Argyle secures a win 77% of the time.
• When Portsmouth FC leads 1-0 away from home, they win 72% of the time.
• Plymouth Argyle wins 25% of home games when trailing 1-0.
• Portsmouth FC comes from behind to win only 14% of away games when down 1-0.
• Plymouth Argyle is unbeaten in their last 5 matches against Portsmouth FC across all competitions.
• In the last 5 matchups, Plymouth Argyle has won 2 games, Portsmouth FC hasn’t won any, and there have been 3 draws.
• On average, Plymouth Argyle scores 2 goals per game against Portsmouth FC, while Portsmouth FC scores 1.4 goals against them.
• The average number of goals scored in meetings between Plymouth Argyle and Portsmouth FC is 3.4.
• The average number of goals in the first half of their encounters is 0.6.
• Both Boston teams did not win their last Championship match.
• Plymouth Argyle averages 1.68 goals per home game, and Portsmouth FC averages 1.5 goals in away games.