Portsmouth 1-2 Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, winning four out of their last six matches despite their current 17th position in the Championship. The Pompey have demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from their loss against Sheffield United with a three-match winning streak, showcasing their ability to grind out results. Defensively, they have been solid, conceding less than a goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings. While their goal-scoring hasn't been prolific, with an average of 1.33 goals per game, it has been sufficient to secure valuable points. Interestingly, their matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in half of the fixtures. Portsmouth's recent upturn in form could be crucial in their bid to climb the league table and distance themselves from the relegation zone.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle are currently experiencing a challenging period, finding themselves at the bottom of the Championship table in 24th position with 30 points from 36 games. The Pilgrims are in the midst of a worrying six-game winless streak, which includes four losses and two draws. Their defensive struggles are evident, having conceded 12 goals in their last six matches whilst failing to keep a clean sheet in their last seven outings. Argyle's attacking prowess has also been lacking, managing to score only three goals in their recent six-game run, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. The team's goal difference of -9 over this period further highlights their difficulties at both ends of the pitch. Notably, Plymouth have suffered three consecutive defeats in their most recent matches, including a 3-1 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run.

Recent home/away form

Portsmouth

Portsmouth have shown impressive form at home recently, securing a run of three consecutive victories in their latest matches at Fratton Park. Despite their 17th position in the league, Pompey have been resilient on their own turf, winning four of their last six home games. Their defensive record has been particularly noteworthy, conceding only four goals in these six matches and keeping two clean sheets. The team's goal-scoring has been consistent, with an average of 1.33 goals per game, although there were no particularly high-scoring encounters. Portsmouth's home form has been a bright spot in their season, with their recent run of wins potentially providing a platform for climbing the Championship table.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been underwhelming, with the team struggling to find consistent success on the road. The Pilgrims have managed just one win in their last six away matches, a notable 1-0 victory against Premier League side Brentford in the FA Cup. Their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 10 goals in these six games, with only one clean sheet. The team's goal-scoring output has also been limited, averaging less than a goal per game. Plymouth have been involved in some closely contested matches, with two draws, including a high-scoring 2-2 encounter with Sunderland. However, they are currently on a three-game winless streak away from home, which includes defeats to Hull City and Manchester City. The latter match against Manchester City was their highest-scoring away game in this period, ending in a 3-1 loss.