FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 20 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Preston North End fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Preston North End at Home Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 14 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in April 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 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:
2007/2008Sat 19 AprPlymouth Arg.2-2Preston N.E.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 27 OctPreston N.E.2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 AprPlymouth Arg.2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 DecPreston N.E.3 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Pilgrims in those games, with 5 conceded.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the North End have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 15 points from their 11 games played so far, Preston N.E. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 17 from their 11 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.641112613
Preston N.E.62047126

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Pilgrims's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Preston N.E.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. 5 games since last home draw.
Preston N.E. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.