Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Sunderland

Current streaks

Recent form

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently sitting in 22nd position in the Championship after four league games. They are currently on a two-game losing streak, having failed to score in both matches. Their last six games across all competitions show a mixed bag of results, with one win, two draws, and three losses. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 0.83 goals per game, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. A particularly notable result was the heavy 4-0 defeat against Sheffield Wednesday. On a positive note, Plymouth did manage a convincing 3-0 victory over Cheltenham in the League Cup, which represents their only clean sheet in this period. The team's games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals.

Sunderland

Sunderland are currently enjoying an impressive run of form, sitting at the top of the Championship with a perfect record of four wins from four league games. The team is on a three-game winning streak in the league, scoring eight goals and conceding just one during this run. Their most recent match against Portsmouth was particularly noteworthy, as they secured a convincing 3-1 away victory. The 4-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday stands out as their highest-scoring game in recent weeks, showcasing their attacking prowess. Defensively, Sunderland have been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches across all competitions. Their only blemish in recent weeks was a 2-0 League Cup defeat to Preston, which appears to be an anomaly in their otherwise strong performances. With an average of 2 goals scored per game and only 0.83 conceded, Sunderland are demonstrating a well-balanced approach that has propelled them to the top of the table.

Recent home/away form

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent home form shows a mix of results, with their last six games including three wins, two draws, and one loss. The team has been relatively solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. However, their offensive output has been modest, scoring 1.33 goals per game. The most notable result was a 3-0 victory over Cheltenham in the League Cup, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks, the team had a brief two-game winning run in their Championship matches against Hull City and Leicester. Interestingly, 67% of their recent home games have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, lower-scoring encounters at their home ground.

Sunderland

Sunderland's recent away form shows promise, with the team winning four out of their last six matches on the road. Despite a couple of losses, including a League Cup defeat to Preston, the Black Cats have demonstrated resilience and goal-scoring ability in their away fixtures. Notably, they've secured three consecutive wins in competitive matches, including impressive victories against Portsmouth (3-1) and Cardiff City (2-0) in the Championship. Their defensive record is solid, with two clean sheets in the last six away games and only conceding an average of one goal per game. The team's attacking prowess is evident, scoring 1.5 goals per game on average, with a particularly high-scoring match against Portsmouth (4 goals total). This strong away form has contributed to Sunderland's excellent league position, sitting 1st with 12 points from 4 games, indicating they're a force to be reckoned with both at home and on the road.