FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 01 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Crystal Palace fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Crystal Palace at Home Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, winning 59.09% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in March 2007, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 17 MarPlymouth Arg.1-0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 OctCrystal Palace0 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 17 DecPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 20 AugCrystal Palace1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2002/2003Tue 10 SepCrystal Palace2 - 1Plymouth Arg.LGEC
1988/1989Sat 22 AprPlymouth Arg.0 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
1988/1989Sat 01 OctCrystal Palace4 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Pilgrims in those games, with 5 conceded.

Crystal Palace have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Eagles, and 8 goals against.

Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far, Crystal Palace find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 9 points from their 8 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6132776
Crystal Palace6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Pilgrims. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Crystal Palace Not won in previous 4 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.