FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 22 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Barnsley fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Barnsley at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, having won 20 and lost only 5 of the 33 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in May 2009, with Barnsley inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Pilgrims in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 03 MayPlymouth Arg.1-2BarnsleyCHMP
2008/2009Sat 20 DecBarnsley2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 12 FebPlymouth Arg.3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Sat 25 AugBarnsley3 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Wed 14 MarPlymouth Arg.2 - 4BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctBarnsley2 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 AprBarnsley1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Tykes's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 21 points from their 24 games thus far. Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 30 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6213567
Barnsley61237105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Plymouth Arg.'s indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Barnsley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Barnsley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.