Southampton vs Plymouth match will be played today 29th December 2023. Southampton has been in very good and scintillating form this season, while Plymouth has been struggling. We expect Southampton to dominate in this encounter and get all important points. Let’s consider their head to head, teams news as well as prediction and correct score.
Southampton vs Plymouth Head To Head
Overall Record:
- Matches: 93
- Southampton Wins: 33
- Plymouth Argyle Wins: 34
- Draws: 26
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
- Southampton: W2, D2, L1
- Plymouth Argyle: W2, D3, L0
Interesting Stats:
- Plymouth Argyle has a slight edge historically, winning one more match than Southampton.
- However, Southampton has been in better form recently, winning two of their last five matches compared to Plymouth’s two wins and three draws.
- Both teams average scoring over 1.5 goals per match in their head-to-head encounters.
- The highest-scoring match between the two teams was a 6-1 win for Plymouth Argyle in 1913.
Southampton vs Plymouth Team News
Southampton should be commended for their impressive 16-match unbeaten run in the Championship since September. They have shown their quality by scoring nine goals in their last two home games against Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City. Southampton’s strong performance in the league has allowed them to accumulate points in various ways. In their most recent match against Swansea, they scored three goals in the final 16 minutes, overshadowing Swansea’s competitiveness earlier in the contest.
Southampton’s defense has also been impressive, keeping four consecutive clean sheets at St Mary’s. Ipswich’s recent struggles and Southampton’s draw against league leaders Leicester City on Boxing Day have put Southampton within five points of automatic promotion, although they still trail Leicester by 11 points. Despite their success, Southampton remains focused on each game individually, maintaining the same level of performance as Leicester throughout the season.
Although Southampton convincingly defeated Swansea in their previous game, it is anticipated that Martin will make several changes to his lineup to keep his team fresh. Players like Kyle Walker-Peters and Joe Aribo, who have played the full 90 minutes in the last two matches, may be replaced by Will Smallbone and Ryan Fraser. Unless there are alterations in the defense, the rest of the team is likely to remain the same, except for James Bree, who is unavailable due to injury.
Plymouth, on the other hand, is dealing with uncertainty as they work under caretaker management. However, they have been gradually moving away from the relegation zone with a four-game unbeaten streak. Their most recent matches against Birmingham City and Cardiff City resulted in comeback draws. This run has helped Plymouth earn six points towards their assumed target of 50 points, which would likely secure safety. Despite their recent success, Plymouth is only eight points away from the playoff places. Facing Southampton on the road poses a challenge for Plymouth, as they have yet to win an away fixture in the Championship this season.
As for Plymouth’s interim management, they must decide whether to stick with the back three formation used in the away game against Cardiff. Nevertheless, squad rotation is expected, and players like Brendan Galloway, Luke Cundle, Bali Mumba, and Finn Azaz may return to the starting lineup.
Prediction
It’s going to be a tough but interesting game and we expect Southampton to win this one and get all maximum points. We are therefore predicting a comfortable win for Southampton.
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