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Swansea vs Plymouth Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Swansea vs Plymouth in the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for the encounter between Swansea and Plymouth.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Swansea vs Plymouth
The best prediction for Swansea vs Plymouth in the Championship is that there will be more than 2.25 goals. While a competitive contest is anticipated, both teams are known for their attacking styles, often lacking in defensive solidity. Therefore, a lively encounter is expected with chances likely to materialise on both ends.
Match preview: Swansea vs Plymouth
Swansea and Plymouth clash at the Swansea.com Stadium in a match from the 41st round of the Championship. The last time these teams met in this competition was on 10th December 2024, where Swansea City emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. Looking at their recent head-to-head meetings, the statistics favour the home team, as they have won 4, drawn 1, and lost 1 of the last 6 encounters. The home advantage could prove critical in this matchup given Plymouth’s variance in performance when playing at home compared to being a visitor.
Team analysis: Swansea
The home side currently occupies 15th place in the standings, having accumulated 48 points with 13 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew against Leeds United, finishing at 2-2. Their most recent encounter resulted in a home victory against Derby County, where they won 1-0. Swansea’s results at home and away have been relatively similar; across their last 30 matches, they have secured 4 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses as away, scoring 13 goals and conceding 28, compared to 6 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses at home, with 20 goals scored and 19 conceded. Within the Championship, Swansea has achieved 17 points out of a possible 30 through 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their last 10 games at home. Frequently, the score at half-time in home matches has been 1-0 (recorded 7 times out of 20). Across 40 Championship fixtures, the side has only been able to turn around the score in 1 of the 19 games where they conceded first.
Swansea City enters this challenge following a 1-0 victory against Derby County, where Ji-Sung Eom scored the lone goal. The home team typically lines up in a 5-3-2 formation, favouring an attacking approach. Key offensive players include Liam Cullen and Ronald, who are crucial when the team transitions forward, often exploiting the right flank, particularly through the runs of full-back Josh Key. Unfortunately, Myles Peart-Harris and Kristian Pedersen will miss the match due to injury concerns.
Team analysis: Plymouth
Currently in 24th position with just 37 points, Plymouth has managed 8 wins, 13 draws, and 19 losses. Their last match saw a 2-1 win over Norwich City, following a previous goalless draw against Watford. The team tends to perform better at home, with their last 30 games yielding only 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses when away; whereas at home, they have recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses. Within the Championship, Plymouth has picked up just 7 points from a possible 30, achieving 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 away matches. Generally, the most common half-time score in their Championship games has been 0-0, occurring in 8 out of 20 fixtures. Defensively, they have struggled, allowing the opposition to score in 9 of their last 10 matches for this competition. This team often struggles to score first, having opened the scoring in only 9 of their last 40 Championship games, managing to maintain a lead at half-time in just 6 of those matches and ultimately winning in 6 instances. Over the last 40 games, they conceded the first goal 29 times and managed to turn the score around on only 2 occasions. Notably, across their last 20 away games, they have scored 3 of their 8 goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Plymouth Argyle arrives for this fixture following a 2-1 victory against Norwich City, with both goals netted by Ryan Hardie. The visiting team frequently employs a 3-4-3 tactical setup, emphasising a solid defensive framework and swift transitions. The attacking trio comprising Mustapha Bundu, Michael Obafemi, and Ryan Hardie are crucial during attacking phases. Offensively, they tend to favour the left flank, exploiting the overlapping runs of Bali Mumba. However, Nikola Katic, Brendan Galloway, and Maksym Talovierov will all miss out due to injury problems.
The best prediction for Swansea vs Plymouth
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (guess for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (guess for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.25 goals (risky guess)
Over 2.25 goals
