Plymouth vs Stockport: Football Previews & Free Football Betting Tips
🗞️ Introduction
This one at Home Park has a bit of spice about it. Plymouth Argyle, after a shaky start, are looking to settle into League One life, while Stockport arrive flying high and full of belief after some strong results. The Green Army will be in full voice, and Stockport should bring a solid following down from the North West. Expect a contrast in styles: Plymouth prefer to keep the ball and build with patience, while Stockport’s front line has shown a knack for taking chances early and often. Tactically, Plymouth may line up in a 4-2-3-1 looking to dominate the middle, while Stockport are likely to favour a more flexible 4-3-3 built for transitions.
👕 Team News
Plymouth have several niggling concerns. Goalkeeper Conor Hazard is a doubt but could return soon, while defender Jack MacKenzie and Julio Pleguezuelo are carrying knocks. Winger Xavier Amaechi is sidelined, and Brendan Galloway is away on international duty with Zimbabwe. On the plus side, loan arrivals Alfie Devine and Darko Gyabi have given the midfield more legs, and Ryan Hardie remains the focal point up top.
Stockport’s squad looks relatively clear, with no new injury concerns. They do lose a few to international youth duty, including Lewis Fiorini (Scotland U21), but the bulk of their first-choice side is available. Michael Mellon has hit form early, while Ibou Touray and Fraser Horsfall provide defensive experience.
📋 Form
Plymouth’s last nine games show just 2 wins, 1 draw, and 6 defeats, scoring 9 goals but conceding 16. They’ve kept three clean sheets in the league but struggle to put games away, often finding themselves chasing matches. Stockport, by contrast, have started with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, scoring freely with 15 goals while conceding 12. Their knack for finding the net makes them dangerous, though defensive gaps remain.
📊 Key Match Stats
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| Stat | Plymouth | Stockport |
|---|---|---|
| Average Goals Scored per Game | 0.67 | 1.67 |
| Average Goals Conceded per Game | 0.67 | 1.17 |
| Clean Sheet Percentage | 50% | 16.7% |
| Average Possession | 55.5% | 52% (est.) |
| Points per Game | 0.67 | 1.83 |
🏟️ Home vs Away Form
Plymouth at Home Park have been patchy. They’ve won once and lost twice in the league, keeping things tight but lacking a killer edge. Stockport’s away record has been mixed: a solid draw at Wigan, but losses at Wycombe and in the Carabao Cup. They’re capable of scoring on the road but still vulnerable defensively.
⚔️ Attack vs Defence
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Goals For
Goals Against
🥅 Players to Watch
Plymouth: Ryan Hardie remains the main man up front. His ability to press defenders and sniff out chances will be crucial if Argyle are to nick something here.
Stockport: Michael Mellon has been lively and clinical, already among the goals this season. His partnership play could open up Argyle’s back line.
🧠 KickTheBookies Prediction
It feels finely balanced. Plymouth keep things tight but lack firepower, while Stockport score freely but give up chances. The call here is a 1-1 draw — Stockport to find the net but Argyle to dig in and avoid defeat.
💡 Betting Tips
Main pick: Both Teams To Score — the stats suggest value with Stockport’s open games and Plymouth’s home edge.
Value option: Draw at full-time — the balance of strengths and weaknesses points towards honours even.
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