Leeds United will be looking to strengthen their hold on second place as they travel to Plymouth Argyle for a Championship fixture on Saturday. Leeds are looking nearly unstoppable at the moment and having already won at Home Park this season, should have the upper hand over Plymouth in this one.
Plymouth Argyle are coming off a 2-2 draw with Coventry City in their previous Championship fixture. They led twice through Morgan Whittaker and Mickel Miller but were pegged back both times.
Things have not been particularly smooth for Plymouth Argyle lately as they have picked up just one win from their last five matches across all competitions. Among their results in that run is a 4-1 Home defeat to Leeds United in an FA Cup fourth round replay.
While manager Ian Foster will be disappointed not to have held on in midweek, the result means they are now unbeaten in their last nine Championship home matches. However, Plymouth Argyle have been plagued by too many draws having been held in three of the last four matches in that run.
Leeds United continue to look almost unstoppable as they chase automatic promotion and an immediate return to the Premier League. They are two points clear of third placed Southampton having won their last seven Championship matches.
The Whites travel to Home Park off the back of a 4-0 victory at Swansea City in their previous Championship fixture. Wilfried Gnonto netted a brace while Crysencio Summerville and Joel Piroe were also on target.
Leeds United have also impressed on their recent travels, winning their last four Championship away matches. Their recent good form has been driven by a solid defence that has kept clean sheets in all three matches.
How the bookies view it
Leeds United have been installed as overwhelming favourites and are priced at 1/2 by bet365 to claim the win. A victory for Plymouth Argyle is valued at 11/2 by Coral while a draw is set at 4/1 with Coral.
Head to head
Leeds United have never lost to Plymouth Argyle, with seven wins and two draws from nine previous meetings. The Whites have also beaten Plymouth twice this season, claiming a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture before a 4-1 extra-time victory in an FA Cup fourth round replay at Home Park.
Players to watch
Crysencio Summerville continues to impress for Leeds United and has now scored 15 Championship goals for Leeds United. The striker has found the net four times in the last three matches, including a goal in the FA Cup replay at Home Park and is priced at 6/4 by bet365 to maintain his scoring run.
One of the most impressive aspects of Leeds United’s recent form is their defensive solidity having kept clean sheets in their last three Championship away matches. Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu have formed a solid unit at the back and can lead the visitors to a clean sheet at 13/8 with bet365.
Anything else catch the eye?
Leeds United have won to nil in their last three Championship away matches and could be set for a repeat at 2/1 with BetVictor. Having earned some truly one-sided results in recent weeks, a -1 handicap could be considered at 13/10 with Paddy Power.
The Whites scored in both halves in their last two matches and could be set for a repeat at 21/20 with William Hill.
This England Championship match between Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United will be played on Feb 17, 2024 and kick off at 12:30. Check below for our tipsters best Plymouth Argyle vs Leeds United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
