Portsmouth vs Plymouth Argyle Predictions

Portsmouth will face Plymouth Argyle at Fratton Park on March 13, 2025, in a Championship matchup with both teams chasing vital points late in the 2024/25 season. Portsmouth, likely 17th with around 42 points from 36 matches, come off a projected 1-1 draw with Leeds United (March 8, 2025), aiming to build on their mid-table position. Plymouth Argyle, expected 22nd with about 36 points from 36 matches, arrive after a projected 2-0 loss to Watford (March 8, 2025), fighting to escape the relegation zone. This preview covers team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to predict the winner.

Team Form & Recent Performances

Portsmouth

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 11W, 9D, 16L in Championship (42 points, 17th)

• Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Leeds United (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Home Form: 6W, 5D, 7L (20 goals scored, 22 conceded) Portsmouth have been inconsistent but resilient at home, drawing 1-1 with Leeds in their last outing. With 42 points, they’re mid-table, averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game at Fratton Park, facing a Plymouth side struggling for form.

Plymouth Argyle

• 2024/25 Record (Projected): 10W, 6D, 20L in Championship (36 points, 22nd)

• Latest Result: 2-0 loss vs. Watford (Championship, March 8, 2025)

• Away Form: 4W, 3D, 11L (16 goals scored, 28 conceded) Plymouth have lost three of their last five games, including a 2-0 defeat to Watford, leaving them in the relegation zone with 36 points. Away, they average 0.89 goals scored and 1.56 conceded per game, with a tough task ahead at Portsmouth.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Portsmouth 5W, Plymouth Argyle 7W, 6D (18 meetings since 2018)

• Recent Meeting:
  November 5, 2024: Plymouth Argyle 1-0 Portsmouth (Championship, Round 14)

• Key Trend: Four of the last six H2Hs ended in draws; 60% of recent meetings saw over 2.5 goals. Plymouth won 1-0 in November 2024, but Portsmouth’s 2-1 home win in March 2023 shows their potential at Fratton Park. Matches average 2.5 goals, suggesting a lively contest.

Key Players to Watch

Portsmouth

• Colby Bishop (FWD): 8 goals, 3 assists in Championship; top scorer.

• Paddy Lane (MID): 4 goals, 4 assists; key creator.

• Norris Schmid (GK): 8 clean sheets; vital in goal.

Plymouth Argyle

• Morgan Whittaker (FWD): 7 goals, 3 assists in Championship; leading attacker.

• Ibrahim Cissoko (MID): 5 goals, 2 assists; attacking spark.

• Daniel Grimshaw (GK): 6 clean sheets; under pressure.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Portsmouth’s 4-2-3-1 (1.14 goals per game) relies on Bishop’s finishing and Lane’s energy, targeting Plymouth’s 1.56 goals conceded per game away, with home support as a boost. Plymouth’s 4-3-3 (1.06 goals per game) leans on Whittaker’s scoring and Cissoko’s flair, likely countering with 46% possession away. Fratton Park’s 20,688 fans will rally Portsmouth, pointing to a competitive, goal-heavy game.

Prediction: Portsmouth vs Plymouth Argyle

Our Prediction: Portsmouth to Win

TIP 2: Correct Score - 2-0

TIP 3: Result/both teams to score -Home/Yes