Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion: match statistics
The match promises to be a very tight clash between two teams from the bottom of the table. Plymouth Argyle sits in 21st place and has poor home form with just 25% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.58 goals per match. Burton Albion, in 20th position, shows slightly better efficiency in away matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals, but also struggles with consistency (36% draws on the road). Recent form for both teams is average – Plymouth with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games, Burton with only 1.0 point. xG statistics are close, suggesting a similar level of chance creation. Given the hosts' poor home form and Burton's tendency to draw away, a split of points seems the most likely scenario, although a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to playing in front of their own crowd.
Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Plymouth Argyle played against Burton Albion in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Plymouth Argyle has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Burton Albion has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Plymouth Argyle scores 1.21 goals per game and allows 1.63. Burton Albion scores 1.00 and allows 1.35. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Plymouth Argyle's games and 35% of Burton Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 48%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Burton Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.22 per game. Plymouth Argyle takes 10.9 shots per game, while Burton Albion takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Plymouth Argyle leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Burton Albion leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
Plymouth Argyle's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Burton Albion, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be a very tight clash between two teams from the bottom of the table. Plymouth Argyle sits in 21st place and has poor home form with just 25% wins at home, conceding an average of 1.58 goals per match. Burton Albion, in 20th position, shows slightly better efficiency in away matches, scoring an average of 1.09 goals, but also struggles with consistency (36% draws on the road). Recent form for both teams is average – Plymouth with 1.6 points per match in the last 5 games, Burton with only 1.0 point. xG statistics are close, suggesting a similar level of chance creation. Given the hosts' poor home form and Burton's tendency to draw away, a split of points seems the most likely scenario, although a slight advantage is given to the hosts due to playing in front of their own crowd.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Plymouth Argyle | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Plymouth Argyle is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1 pts / game - Burton Albion
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Plymouth Argyle is 21% better for: goals scored per game.
1.21 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1 goals / game - Burton Albion
Burton Albion is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.35 goals / game - Burton Albion
Plymouth Argyle scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Burton Albion keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 meczów).
Burton Albion scores in 52% of games (12 of 23 meczów), while Plymouth Argyle keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Plymouth Argyle
Over / Under - Burton Albion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Burton Albion is 30% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Plymouth Argyle · 1.3 pts / game - Burton Albion
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Plymouth Argyle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Burton Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Plymouth Argyle
Burton Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Plymouth Argyle | Liga | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▼ 35% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 48% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 81% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Plymouth Argyle's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Burton Albion. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion?
The EFL League One match finished Plymouth Argyle 3:0 Burton Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion?
Plymouth Argyle score 1.21 goals per game on average and Burton Albion 1.00. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Plymouth Argyle's matches and 35% of Burton Albion's.
What form are Plymouth Argyle and Burton Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Plymouth Argyle have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Burton Albion 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion?
The statistical background for Plymouth Argyle vs Burton Albion — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.