FootyMAD's Bournemouth match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Bournemouth v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Plymouth Arg. travel to take on Bournemouth at Dean Court on Friday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 11 of the 30 previous games, with the hosts winning just 8.

The last time the two teams met at Bournemouth was back in March 1998, over five years ago, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw 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:
1997/1998Tue 03 MarBournemouth3 - 3Plymouth Arg.LD2
1997/1998Sat 08 NovPlymouth Arg.3 - 0BournemouthLD2
1996/1997Sat 03 MayPlymouth Arg.0 - 0BournemouthLD2
1996/1997Tue 15 OctBournemouth1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LD2
1994/1995Sat 18 FebPlymouth Arg.0 - 1BournemouthLD2
1994/1995Sat 14 JanBournemouth0 - 0Plymouth Arg.LD2
1994/1995Sat 03 DecPlymouth Arg.2 - 1BournemouthFAC

Recent respective form guides

Bournemouth have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Cherries in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Pilgrims have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 15 goals for the Pilgrims, and 4 goals against.

Bournemouth's 32 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Plymouth Arg. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division Two, with their 22 games giving them a return of 43 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bournemouth6132466
Plymouth Arg.640212812

FootyMad's prediction ...

Pilgrims's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with Bournemouth, believes the FootyMad team. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Bournemouth Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.