Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 26/09
The encounter between Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 26/09.
This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Plymouth Argyle Win To Nil
Why we predict Plymouth Argyle to win to nil
Our betting pick is Plymouth Argyle Win to Nil for the Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion contest.
We anticipate Plymouth Argyle to control the game and secure victory while maintaining defensive solidity. Their ability to score and keep a clean sheet makes this a strong selection.
Key Betting Insights
Plymouth Argyle
Scored 15 goals in their last 5 matches
Won 4 of their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Burton Albion
Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Burton Albion's last 5 matches
Plymouth Argyle Win To Nil: 2/1
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Plymouth Argyle Preview
Plymouth Argyle has completed 7 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 4 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses — an average of 1.86 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 14 goals (2 per game) and conceded 10 (1.43 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Plymouth Argyle has played 64 matches, scoring 111 goals (1.73 per match) and conceding 90 (1.41 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Plymouth Argyle
Goals Scored:111
Goals Conceded:90
Average Goals Scored:1.73
Average Goals Conceded:1.41
Wins:32
Goal Difference:21
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Plymouth Argyle
5 - 1
Crystal Palace U21
W
19/09
Blackpool
2 - 4
Plymouth Argyle
W
12/09
Plymouth Argyle
3 - 0
Barnsley
W
05/09
Doncaster Rovers
2 - 3
Plymouth Argyle
W
01/09
Leicester
2 - 0
Plymouth Argyle
L
Plymouth Argyle to win the match: 8/13
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Burton Albion Preview
Across 7 EFL League One matches, Burton Albion has posted 2 victories, 3 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 1.29 points per fixture. In those games they scored 12 (1.71 per match) and conceded 12 (1.71 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Burton Albion has earned 19 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 81 goals (1.29 per match) and conceding 82 (1.3 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Burton Albion
Goals Scored:81
Goals Conceded:82
Average Goals Scored:1.29
Average Goals Conceded:1.3
Wins:19
Goal Difference:-1
Date
Game
Result
22/09
Burton Albion
1 - 1
Nottingham Forest U21
D
19/09
Burton Albion
2 - 2
Mansfield Town
D
12/09
Oxford United
3 - 0
Burton Albion
L
05/09
Burton Albion
2 - 2
Cambridge United
D
02/09
Burton Albion
4 - 1
AFC Wimbledon
W
Burton Albion to win the match: 7/2
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Statistical Insights for Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Plymouth Argyle
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
W
W
L
2.4
Home
W
W
W
L
L
1.8
Away
W
W
L
D
W
2
Burton Albion
England - EFL League One
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
L
D
W
1.2
Home
D
D
D
W
D
1.4
Away
L
L
W
D
D
1
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Home Win
8/13
62.11%
Draw
3/1
24.94%
Away Win
4/1
20.96%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Plymouth Argyle
15
last 5 matches
Burton Albion
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Plymouth Argyle scored +67% more goals than Burton Albion in the last 5 matches.
Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion goals scored count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace U21
5
Blackpool
4
Barnsley
3
Doncaster Rovers
3
Leicester
0
1
Nottingham Forest U21
2
Mansfield Town
0
Oxford United
2
Cambridge United
4
AFC Wimbledon
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Plymouth Argyle
7
last 5 matches
Burton Albion
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Burton Albion conceded +29% more goals than Plymouth Argyle in the last 5 matches.
Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace U21
1
Blackpool
2
Barnsley
0
Doncaster Rovers
2
Leicester
2
1
Nottingham Forest U21
2
Mansfield Town
3
Oxford United
2
Cambridge United
1
AFC Wimbledon
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Key metrics
Corners
Plymouth Argyle
30
last 5 matches
Burton Albion
20
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Plymouth Argyle received +50% more corners than Burton Albion in the last 5 matches.
Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion corners count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace U21
6
Blackpool
8
Barnsley
4
Doncaster Rovers
3
Leicester
9
5
Nottingham Forest U21
4
Mansfield Town
5
Oxford United
2
Cambridge United
4
AFC Wimbledon
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Key metrics
Cards
Plymouth Argyle
3
last 5 matches
Burton Albion
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Burton Albion received +133% more cards than Plymouth Argyle in the last 5 matches.
Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion cards count, last 5 matches
Crystal Palace U21
0
Blackpool
0
Barnsley
2
Doncaster Rovers
0
Leicester
1
3
Nottingham Forest U21
1
Mansfield Town
1
Oxford United
1
Cambridge United
1
AFC Wimbledon
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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