Plymouth Argyle 2-3 Derby County

Current streaks

Recent form

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent form has been a cause for concern, with the team currently languishing in 24th position in the Championship. Despite a morale-boosting 2-1 away victory against Portsmouth in their most recent match, the Pilgrims have endured a difficult run, suffering three consecutive defeats prior to that win. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 11 goals in their last six games and failing to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches. The team's goal-scoring record is also worrying, with an average of just 0.83 goals per game in their recent outings. However, Plymouth have shown resilience in some fixtures, securing draws against Cardiff City and Luton Town. The FA Cup match against Manchester City, although resulting in a 3-1 defeat, saw Plymouth find the net against top-tier opposition, potentially boosting confidence in their attacking capabilities.

Derby County

Derby County's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the Rams showing signs of improvement after a difficult spell. The team have won their last two matches, defeating Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers, which marks their first back-to-back victories in this sequence. Prior to these wins, Derby endured a concerning run of three consecutive losses, including a heavy 4-0 defeat away to Queens Park Rangers, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this period. Despite their recent upturn, Derby's overall goal-scoring record remains a concern, having netted just four times in their last six matches. Defensively, the Rams have shown some resilience, keeping two clean sheets in their last six games. However, their 22nd position in the league table with 35 points from 37 games indicates they are still in a precarious situation and will need to maintain their recent form to climb away from the relegation zone.

Recent home/away form

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the team experiencing both highs and lows at Home Park. The Pilgrims enjoyed a notable run of three consecutive home victories, including an impressive FA Cup upset against Liverpool and a high-scoring 5-1 thrashing of Millwall. However, their form has taken a dip in their most recent outings, with a draw against Cardiff City followed by a heavy 3-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday. Plymouth's home matches have been largely entertaining affairs, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. The standout results include the 5-1 win over Millwall and a crushing 5-0 loss to Burnley, highlighting the team's inconsistency. Despite their struggles in the league, where they currently sit in 24th position, Plymouth have shown they can be formidable at home on their day, but need to address their defensive frailties, having kept just one clean sheet in their last six home games.

Derby County

Derby County's away form has been dismal, with the Rams failing to secure a victory in their last six away matches. The team are currently on a three-game losing streak on the road, which is particularly concerning for their Championship survival hopes. A standout result in this poor run was the heavy 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers, highlighting Derby's defensive frailties away from home. The Rams have managed to score only three goals in these six away games, whilst conceding ten, further emphasising their struggles both in attack and defence. Their inability to keep a clean sheet in any of these matches, combined with their low scoring rate of just 0.5 goals per game, paints a grim picture of Derby's away performances. With two-thirds of these games seeing under 2.5 goals, it's clear that Derby are struggling to make an impact in front of goal when playing away from Pride Park.