FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 02 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Pilgrims will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 15 and win only 4 of the 28 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2007, with Preston N.E. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 21 OctPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the North End score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Preston N.E., Plymouth Arg. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Pilgrims have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Preston N.E.'s total of 48 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 34 points from their 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.6222798
Plymouth Arg.6114384

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pilgrims are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Preston N.E.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Not won in previous 7 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.