FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 06 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Plymouth Argyle v Bournemouth fixture

Plymouth Arg. play host to Bournemouth at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 22 of the 31 contests.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was back in November 1997, over five years ago, with Plymouth Arg. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBournemouth0 - 2Plymouth Arg.LD2
1997/1998Tue 03 MarBournemouth3 - 3Plymouth Arg.LD2
1997/1998Sat 08 NovPlymouth Arg.3-0BournemouthLD2
1996/1997Sat 03 MayPlymouth Arg.0 - 0BournemouthLD2
1996/1997Tue 15 OctBournemouth1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LD2
1994/1995Sat 18 FebPlymouth Arg.0 - 1BournemouthLD2
1994/1995Sat 14 JanBournemouth0 - 0Plymouth Arg.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. In this time, Pilgrims have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 2.

In complete contrast to Plymouth Arg., Bournemouth are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cherries have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Two, with their 29 games giving them a return of 59 points. Bournemouth's 39 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.641115213
Bournemouth6213587

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Plymouth Arg. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Pilgrims. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Won 5 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Bournemouth Not won in previous 9 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.