Plymouth vs Burnley Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
On Wednesday, Matchday 28 in the Championship pits the struggling Plymouth Argyle, anchored at the bottom of the table, and promotion-chasing Burnley in third place. Who will come out on top at Home Park? Let's find out in the match prediction.
Plymouth Argyle still continues to search for a first Championship win under new coach Miron Muslic. Argyle, who caused the biggest shock in the FA Cup by downing Brentford on January 11th has been inconsistent.
The Pilgrims followed that cup win with a 1-1 draw against Oxford United at Home Park before suffering a recent 1-0 defeat to QPR at the same venue with both matches being league games.
However, that's just the tip of the iceberg for the struggling home team who have not registered a win in their last 13 league games (D6, L7).
Burnley, meanwhile, are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League and have made a promising start to the 2024-25 Championship season.
The Clarets have lost the fewest games in the Championship (2) and head into this clash unbeaten in their last 14 league games (W8, D6), including a goalless draw against Sunderland at home.
Notably, in their last five matches, they've yet to concede a goal and this doesn't come as a startling revelation for a team that boasts the best defensive record in the league with 9 goals conceded.
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Plymouth vs Burnley Form
Plymouth and Burnley's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
|
100 | 46 | 28 | 16 | 2 | +53 |
|
23
|
46 | 46 | 11 | 13 | 22 | -37 |
Plymouth and Burnley Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - Championship
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
10 Dec 2024 - Championship
22 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2025 - Professional Development League
17 Jan 2025 - Championship
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
7 Jan 2025 - Professional Development League
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Jan 2025 - Professional Development League
17 Jan 2025 - Championship
7 Jan 2025 - Professional Development League
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
17 Dec 2024 - Professional Development League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
15 Dec 2024 - Championship
7 Dec 2024 - U23 Premier League Cup
Plymouth vs Burnley Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Oct 2024 - Championship
Plymouth against Burnley Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
Z. Baker
DefenderM. Sorinola
J. Houghton
T. Finn
C. Wright
C. Roberts
I. Cissoko
ForwardM. Bundu
F. Issaka
V. Hladky
DefenderB. Humphreys
J. Worrall
J. Egan
MidfielderH. Mejbri
J. Rodriguez
J. Sarmiento
L. Koleosho
A. Barnes
Most goals and assists
Plymouth
Burnley
R. Hardie
(10 Goals)
, 
M. Bundu
(10 Goals)
J. Brownhill
(18 Goals)
M. Bundu
(4 Assists)
J. Anthony
(8 Assists)
Plymouth - Burnley Key Points
- When conceding the first goal, Plymouth Argyle has not won in five of their last six matches in the Championship.
- Burnley have won five of their last seven away league games.
- Plymouth Argyle have not won in their last six home league games.
- Burnley are currently on a three-match winning streak against Plymouth Argyle.
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Our Plymouth vs Burnley Prediction
Burnley has been a defensive powerhouse in the Championship this season. They have conceded the fewest goals, and not even the top-ranked Leeds United matches their record. However, we expect an offensive masterclass more than a defensive one in this matchup as they go up against the league's worst defensive side.
It's difficult to see Plymouth get something out of this encounter. Considering their recent form in the league and their defensive frailties, a commanding win for the visiting team is undoubtedly on the cards. Our Plymouth Argyle v Burnley prediction is that Burnley wins the match.
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