League One: Stevenage vs Plymouth – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Stevenage and Plymouth who meet up on Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Stevenage comes up against Plymouth as of late.

Stevenage approach round 24 as number 7 in the League One table with 36 points on their account so far. With 21 rounds behind them, Plymouth have amassed 26 points, placing them as number 21 in the standings.

Team form: Stevenage vs Plymouth

Stevenage Form

Two draws were the best Stevenage could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 2-2 with Burton, before finishing even in a 0-0 draw against AFC Wimbledon. Their most recent match brought a 2-1 defeat against Cardiff. Stevenage only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent League One matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew three and lost one, as they scored seven and conceded five goals.

Plymouth Form

Plymouth achieved a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, starting off beating Doncaster 1-5. A 1-4 defeat against Reading followed, before drawing with Wycombe in a match resulting 1-1. Plymouth won half their previous six away matches in the League One, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored eight goals whilst conceding eight.

Betting stats for Stevenage and Plymouth

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Stevenage and Plymouth. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Stevenage vs Plymouth

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Stevenage, Jamie Reid has been good for them over the course of the season with eight goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Plymouth, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator on Thursday, depending on your betting strategy.

Betting markets: Stevenage vs Plymouth

Full-time result

Stevenage won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Lamex Stadium. They drew three and lost three as well, while Plymouth won five of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost five. Plymouth have not lost to Stevenage in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Stevenage scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Plymouth scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Plymouth managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Stevenage were first on target in four of their last 10 outings. Stevenage have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Plymouth.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Stevenage, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Plymouth played across all tournaments. They scored 1.1 times on average in the process.