FM Preview: Bournemouth v Plymouth Argyle 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bournemouth v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. travel to take on Bournemouth at Dean Court on Sunday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 13 of the 34 previous games, with the hosts winning just 10.

The last time the two teams met at Bournemouth was back in December 2003, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Division Two match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 07 FebPlymouth Arg.0 - 0BournemouthLGE1
2003/2004Fri 26 DecBournemouth0 - 2Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1997/1998Tue 03 MarBournemouth3 - 3Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1997/1998Sat 08 NovPlymouth Arg.3 - 0BournemouthLGE1
1996/1997Sat 03 MayPlymouth Arg.0 - 0BournemouthLGE1
1996/1997Tue 10 DecPlymouth Arg.2 - 0BournemouthASSM
1996/1997Tue 15 OctBournemouth1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the Cherries in those games, with 8 conceded.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Pilgrims's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Bournemouth's total of 30 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League One. Plymouth Arg. see themselves just below half way in the Npower League One, showing a record of 25 points from their 19 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth631213910
Plymouth Arg.62046106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Bournemouth may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth 10 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.