Match analysis
EnglandLeague One
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this League One fixture.
Luther James-Wildin⚽Jovan Malcolm🔄Jamie Reid🟨
Joe Edwards🔄Bali Mumba🔄Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu🔄Malachi Boateng⚽Jamie Reid🔄Phoenix Patterson🔄Jordan Houghton🔄Jake Young🔄Chem Campbell🟨Matthew Sorinola🟨It ended all square at 1-1 when Stevenage hosted Plymouth on Thursday 1 January. At the break it was 0-0. On the numbers, Stevenage saw more of the ball (56%), while the shot count was 9 for Stevenage and 9 for Plymouth.
For Stevenage, Luther James-Wildin (53') was on target. The goal for Plymouth came from Malachi Boateng (68').
Two of the five tips on this match won: under 2.5 goals.
Stevenage and Plymouth have met 12 times since August 2014: Stevenage have won three, Plymouth have taken seven and two were drawn. Our Stevenage vs Plymouth prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
2W 4D 4L1.00 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| StevenageHome | Rating | PlymouthAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,505 | Overall | 1,528 |
| 1,522 | Match venue | 1,556 |
| 1,522 | At home | 1,575 |
| 1,486 | Away | 1,556 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,406 | Attack | 1,481 |
| 1,608 | Defence | 1,528 |
| 1,444 | Home attack | 1,475 |
| 1,389 | Away attack | 1,531 |
| 1,595 | Home defence | 1,558 |
| 1,592 | Away defence | 1,535 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,328 | Goal environment | 1,693 |
| 1,447 | Home goals | 1,612 |
| 1,382 | Away goals | 1,582 |
| 1,479 | Possession | 1,504 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,513 | Set-piece attack | 1,470 |
| 1,513 | Set-piece defence | 1,471 |
| 1,482 | Close games | 1,585 |
| 1,513 | Winning margin | 1,502 |
Match venue compares Stevenage at home with Plymouth away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
StevenageUnknownPlymouthUnknown
PajimonWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Alright, let's braai and talk some proper football! We've got a classic League One clash on New Year's Day, and the numbers are telling a fascinating story. On paper, Stevenage sitting 7th should be clear favorites over Plymouth down in 21st. But hey, as we know in football, the…
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickPlymouth win
New Year's Day in League One presents a fascinating clash between a side sitting pretty in seventh and one languishing in 21st. On paper, Stevenage should be clear favourites. But as your friendly underdog enthusiast, I'm always looking beyond the league table, and the recent…
Mr SimpleWonThe pickUnder 2.5
Right then, let's get stuck into this New Year's Day cracker in League One. On paper, it looks straightforward: 7th-placed Stevenage at home against 21st-placed Plymouth. But as any proper football fan knows, the table never tells the whole story, and this one's got more twists…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceLostThe pickPlymouth win
A puzzle, this match presents. In the table, Stevenage sits seventh, a playoff place they seek. Plymouth, twenty-first, in relegation trouble they are. But look beyond the standings, you must. The recent story, a different tale it tells. At home, Stevenage have forgotten how to…
Value VinnyLostThe pickPlymouth win
The league table can be a liar, and my job is to call it out. On paper, this looks like a routine home win for 7th-placed Stevenage against 21st-placed Plymouth. But dig into the recent data, and a completely different picture emerges—one where the bookmakers have left a glaring…
