FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 05 March 2010 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 Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 15 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was just last season, in October 2008, the Pilgrims carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecPreston N.E.2 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 03 FebPreston N.E.1 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

The away form of Preston N.E. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the North End have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 29 points from their 32 games thus far. Preston N.E. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 33 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.61239105
Preston N.E.62138117

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Home Park for the Pilgrims and the Madmen are unable to see past Preston N.E. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.