FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 08 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Nottm. Forest play host to Plymouth Argyle at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 15 wins out of 22 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Nottm. Forest was more than a decade ago, in January 1995, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Mon 30 AugPlymouth Arg.3 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
1994/1995Sat 07 JanNottm. Forest2-0Plymouth Arg.FAC
1990/1991Wed 31 OctPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Nottm. ForestLC
1976/1977Mon 02 MayPlymouth Arg.1 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
1976/1977Sat 18 DecNottm. Forest1 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1975/1976Sat 20 DecPlymouth Arg.1 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
1975/1976Wed 10 SepNottm. Forest1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Plymouth Arg. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Pilgrims have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 39 points from their 40 games thus far. Plymouth Arg. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 48 points from their 41 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest61324106
Plymouth Arg.62138117

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Forest. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.