Sheffield United 2-0 Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Sheffield United

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Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle are enduring a difficult run of form, currently sitting in 23rd position in the Championship and winless in their last five matches. Their recent performances have been particularly concerning, with the team conceding a worrying 15 goals in their last six games, including heavy defeats to Norwich (6-1) and Bristol City (4-0). These high-scoring encounters have contributed to an average of 3.5 total goals per game over this period. Despite managing a narrow 1-0 victory against Portsmouth five games ago, Argyle have struggled to keep clean sheets, with only one in their last six outings. The team's goal difference of -9 in this span highlights their defensive frailties, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game while only scoring once per match themselves. With both teams scoring in 67% of these fixtures and over 2.5 goals occurring in the same percentage, Plymouth's matches have been eventful, if not always in their favour.

Recent home/away form

Sheffield United

Sheffield United have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak at Bramall Lane. The Blades have been defensively impenetrable, keeping clean sheets in all six games whilst amassing a goal difference of +10. Their recent 3-0 victory over Oxford United stands out as their highest-scoring match during this run. Sheffield United's defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, having not conceded a single goal in their last six home fixtures. This remarkable run has propelled them to the top of the Championship table with 42 points from 20 games. Despite their consistent victories, the majority of their matches (83%) have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting their efficiency in securing narrow wins.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been extremely poor, with the Pilgrims currently on a concerning five-match losing streak on the road. Their last six away games have yielded just one point from a draw against Derby County, with the team failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches. Particularly alarming is the high number of goals conceded, with Plymouth shipping an average of 3.33 goals per game in their last six away fixtures. Two notably heavy defeats stand out: a 6-1 thrashing at Norwich and a 5-0 drubbing by Cardiff City. The team's goal-scoring woes are evident, having netted just twice in these six games, resulting in a dismal goal difference of -18. With 67% of these matches seeing over 2.5 goals, Plymouth's away games have tended to be high-scoring affairs, albeit largely in their opponents' favour.