FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Southampton fixture

Plymouth Arg. prepare to entertain Southampton at Home Park on Friday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Pilgrims have recorded 15 wins, and Southampton have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Home Park was less than a year ago, in January 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 25 NovSouthampton0 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 19 FebSouthampton0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 JanPlymouth Arg.1-1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Mon 01 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 SepSouthampton1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2005/2006Tue 31 JanPlymouth Arg.2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepSouthampton0 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Pilgrims have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Southampton's away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Saints have hit 7 goals, 12 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 30 points from their 24 games played so far, Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6024272
Southampton6033393

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Plymouth Arg. at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Pilgrims will at least gain a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Southampton Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.