English Championship
Burnley vs Plymouth Argyle
Match Information
Date and time: 1 Oct 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Robert Madley
Stadium: Turf Moor
Location: Burnley, England
Team Analysis
Burnley
Recent Form:
– Oxford United (0-0) Draw
– Portsmouth (2-1) Win
– Leeds United (1-0) Win
– Blackburn Rovers (1-1) Draw
– Wolves (0-2) Loss
– Sunderland (0-1) Loss
– Cardiff City (5-0) Win
– Luton Town (4-1) Win
– Cadiz (1-1) Draw (Friendly)
– Warrington Rylands (1-2) Loss (Friendly)
Predicted Lineup:
– Goalkeeper: James Trafford (1)
– Defenders: Bashir Humphreys (12), CJ Egan-Riley (6), Maxime Esteve (5), Lucas Pires (23)
– Midfielders: Josh Cullen (24), Josh Brownhill (8), Luca Koleosho (30), Hannibal Mejbri (28), Jeremy Sarmiento (7)
– Forward: Lyle Foster (17)
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Strengths/Key Players:
– Josh Brownhill and Luca Koleosho have been key attacking threats.
– Solid midfield presence with Josh Cullen.
– Capable of strong defensive performances, especially at home.
Weaknesses:
– Struggled to convert draws into wins, as seen in recent low-scoring matches.
– Inconsistent away performances.
Plymouth Argyle
Recent Form:
– Luton Town (3-1) Win
– West Bromwich Albion (0-1) Loss
– Sunderland (3-2) Win
– Stoke City (0-1) Loss
– Watford (0-2) Loss
– QPR (1-1) Draw
– Hull City (1-1) Draw
– Cheltenham Town (3-0) Win
– Sheffield Wednesday (0-4) Loss
– MK Dons (1-0) Win (Friendly)
Predicted Lineup:
– Goalkeeper: Daniel Grimshaw (31)
– Defenders: Joe Edwards (8), Kornel Szucs (6), Lewis Gibson (17), Bali Mumba (2)
– Midfielders: Adam Randell (20), Darko Gyabi (18), Morgan Whittaker (10), Rami Al Hajj (28), Michael Obafemi (14)
– Forward: Ryan Hardie (9)
Strengths/Key Players:
– Strong attacking performances, particularly from Morgan Whittaker.
– Midfield versatility with players like Adam Randell and Darko Gyabi.
– Capability to score multiple goals in a match.
Weaknesses:
– Inconsistent away form, with several losses in recent matches.
– Defensive vulnerabilities, particularly against higher-scoring teams.
Head-to-Head
– Aug 28, 2012: Burnley 1 – 1 Plymouth Argyle (England Cup)
– Mar 21, 2009: Plymouth Argyle 1 – 2 Burnley (England 2)
– Aug 30, 2008: Burnley 0 – 0 Plymouth Argyle (England 2)
– Feb 23, 2008: Plymouth Argyle 3 – 1 Burnley (England 2)
– Jan 12, 2008: Burnley 1 – 0 Plymouth Argyle (England 2)
Predicted Match Result
Considering Burnley’s strong home form and recent performances, alongside Plymouth Argyle’s inconsistent away results, Burnley is favored to secure a win.
Predicted Score: Burnley 2 – 1 Plymouth Argyle
Potential Goalscorers:
– Burnley: Josh Brownhill, Lyle Foster
– Plymouth Argyle: Morgan Whittaker
Summary
Burnley’s consistent home performances and ability to score goals should give them the edge against Plymouth Argyle, who have struggled with consistency in away fixtures. Plymouth will likely pose a challenge but may find it difficult to secure a result against a solid Burnley side.
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