Burnley vs Plymouth Argyle prediction and betting tips on October 1, 2024
Game Prediction
The upcoming match in the Championship on Tuesday will feature Burnley and Plymouth Argyle. The match will take place at the Turf Moor in Burnley.
Burnley
Following their relegation back to the Championship last season, Burnley are the frontrunners in the Championship promotion race. Since Scott Parker took the reins at Turf Moor, the Clarets have turned out to be a tough opponent for any team in the league, barring a 1-0 loss to Sunderland last month. They are currently occupying fourth place in the standings and are two points behind tabletoppers West Brom.
The Clarets were denied the opportunity to make it three wins on the spin in their most recent match against the newly promoted outfit Oxford United as they were held to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium. However, they come into this match unbeaten in their last four league games (W2, D2) and will fancy their chances of returning to winning ways.
Plymouth
In their first ever appearance in the Championship last season, Plymouth endured an underwhelming campaign and were facing immediate relegation to the third tier. However, they managed to finish in 21st place, one point ahead of the relegation zone, to retain their place in the EFL this season.
To turn their fortunes around this season, they appointed the services of former Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney as their new manager. Despite receiving a lot of criticism at Home Park, Wayne Rooney has accumulated eight points from his first seven games in charge while maintaining a three-point cushion over the relegation zone. Argyle stunned Luton Town 3-1 at home in their most recent league match and will want to build on this to secure their second league win on the spin for the first time since gaining promotion.
- Burnley Probable Starting XI: Trafford; Humphreys, Worrall, Esteve, Pires, Cullen, Brownhill, Koleosho, Mejbri, Sarmiento, Foster
- Plymouth Argyle Probable Starting XI: Grimshaw; Edwards, Szucs, Gibson, Mumba, Randell, Whittaker, Gyabi, Forshaw, Cissoko, Hardie
Match Facts
- Burnley have avoided defeat in their last four home games in the Championship.
- Plymouth Argyle has conceded the first goal in four of their last five games in the Championship.
- Burnley averages 2.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Plymouth Argyle averages 0.33 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 11 meetings, Burnley has won 5 times, Plymouth Argyle has won 3 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 12-7 in favor of Burnley.
Prediction
Burnley have a strong record at home having lost one of their last 39 games in the Championship (W27, D11), and we expect them to come out on top with a comfortable win here. Therefore, support the home side in the handicap W1 (-1).