Tournament: EFL Cup
Venue: Home Park (Plymouth)
Game Time: August 14, 2024, 14:45
Plymouth Argyle will host Cheltenham in the 1/64 finals of the English League Cup on August 14, 2024. The home side will look to advance further in the competition by capitalizing on their home-field advantage against a relatively modest opponent.
Key Statistics and Trends
Plymouth Argyle:
- Has won 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Struggled in the Championship last season but managed to avoid relegation by a narrow margin.
- Has a strong home record against Cheltenham, with 4 previous wins by a 2-0 scoreline.
Cheltenham:
- Has won their last two matches.
- Relegated to League Two after finishing 21st in League One last season.
- Historically struggles against Plymouth, especially away from home.
Team Analysis
Plymouth Argyle: The "Pilgrims" returned to the Championship last season and managed to retain their spot, although it was a close call. Under new manager Wayne Rooney, Plymouth aims to improve their standing this season. Despite a tough 0-4 loss in their opening Championship match, the team is expected to perform better in the League Cup, especially at home against lower-league opposition.
Cheltenham: The "Robins" have recently been relegated to League Two after a challenging season in League One. New manager Michael Flynn will be eager to rebuild and stabilize the team in the lower division. They began their campaign with a narrow win against Newport, which will boost their confidence, but facing a Championship side away from home presents a significant challenge.
Team News
Plymouth Argyle:
- No reported injuries or suspensions.
Cheltenham:
- The squad is expected to be at full strength.
Possible Starting Lineups
Plymouth Argyle (possible lineup):
- Hazard – Ogbeta, Galloway, Gibson, Palsson – Gyabi, Forshaw, Cissoko, Bundu, Whittaker – Tijani
Cheltenham (possible lineup):
- Evans – Bakare, Bennett, Laing – Haynes, Sohna, Colwill, Kinsella, Payne – Bowman, Dulson
Previous Head-to-Head Matches: Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham
Plymouth Argyle has dominated the recent encounters between these teams, winning four League One matches between 2021 and 2023. Cheltenham did manage to knock Plymouth out on penalties in the Football League Trophy semi-final last February.
Free Prediction for the Match: Plymouth Argyle vs Cheltenham
Given Plymouth's stronger squad and home advantage, they are likely to win. However, considering both teams' recent form and their propensity for conceding goals, betting on "total: over 2.5 goals" (odds: 1.78) is a prudent choice.
Prediction: Total Over 2.5 Goals (odds: 1.78).
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