FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Preston North End v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Preston N.E. prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, North End have recorded 13 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Deepdale was less than a year ago, in March 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 MarPreston N.E.0-0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 07 MarPlymouth Arg.0 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 22 JanPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 SepPreston N.E.1 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 08 JanPlymouth Arg.0 - 3Preston N.E.FAC
1997/1998Sat 07 MarPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Preston N.E.LGE1
1997/1998Sat 01 NovPreston N.E.0 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the North End, with 4 goals against.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Pilgrims's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Preston N.E. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 38 points from 22 games. Plymouth Arg.'s 33 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.6132366
Plymouth Arg.6222688

FootyMad's prediction ...

Preston N.E. may be coming up against a decent side in Plymouth Arg., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the North End. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.