Plymouth vs Luton Prediction 27 Sep 2024

⚽ Championship - Round 7 Preview

📅 27 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Home Park (Plymouth)

The Championship Round 7 match between Plymouth and Luton will be held at Home Park. Plymouth has had a difficult start to the season, with just one win, two draws, and three losses from six matches. Their total goal count stands at 5:10, highlighting a struggle both in attack and defense. At home, they have been slightly better, with one win, one draw, and one loss, scoring 4 goals and conceding 4. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 1-0 loss to West Brom. Notable players for Plymouth include Conor Hazard and Ibrahim Cissoko, selected based on their strong performances over the last five matches, along with Joe Edwards, who has played every minute in their last five fixtures.

Luton has performed marginally better, with two wins, one draw, and three losses from their six matches, scoring 5 goals and conceding 8. Away from home, they have managed one win, one draw, and one loss, with a 1:1 goal tally. In their most recent match, Luton secured a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Key players for Luton include Mark McGuinness and Teden Mengi, recognized for their consistent performances, while Alfie Doughty has been a constant presence, playing every minute of their last five matches.

In their last five head-to-head encounters, Plymouth has struggled against Luton, failing to win any match. Luton has emerged victorious three times, while two matches ended in draws. Their most recent clash was in March 2019, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Offensively, both teams have been below average, with each side having scored only 5 goals so far, placing them in the 19th to 21st positions in the competition. Defensively, Luton has been slightly better, conceding 8 goals compared to Plymouth’s 10.

Plymouth has allowed the highest number of goal attempts this season, with opponents registering 118 attempts in 6 matches (an average of 19.7 attempts per match). Additionally, Plymouth ranks among the bottom three teams in the league for red cards, having received 2 in 6 matches, and for corner kicks conceded, allowing 43 so far this season.

Where to watch Plymouth vs Luton?

📺 Link to watch Plymouth vs Luton Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Conor Hazard (Plymouth): A key figure in Plymouth's defense, consistently strong in recent matches.
• Alfie Doughty (Luton): A reliable presence for Luton, playing every minute of the last five matches.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Plymouth has not won any of their last 4 home matches against Luton.
• Luton has not lost any of their last 5 encounters with Plymouth.
• Plymouth has not scored in their last 4 home matches against Luton.

💡 Plymouth vs Luton Prediction

This Championship matchup looks to be a close contest, with both teams struggling offensively so far this season. Luton’s slight advantage in defense and their recent 2-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday gives them momentum heading into this fixture. Plymouth, on the other hand, has not won in their last four home matches against Luton and has been leaking goals. Luton might edge out a narrow victory, but a low-scoring affair seems likely.

Plymouth vs Luton Betting Tips

• At most 3 goals in total (under 3.5).
• Neither team to score in both halves.
• Luton to score fewer than 3 goals in total.