League One Prediction: Plymouth Argyle vs Huddersfield Town
Plymouth Argyle
Huddersfield TownMatch result
Plymouth Argyle 0:2 Huddersfield Town (0:1, 0:1)
In England. League One, Plymouth Argyle suffered a 0:2 defeat against Huddersfield Town, with the scoreline standing at 0:1 and 0:1 by halves. As the home side failed to score, our Both Teams To Score - Yes prediction was unsuccessful and the bet lost.
Our prediction: Both Teams To Score - Yes at 1.51 — the bet lost.
Plymouth Argyle host Huddersfield Town at Home Park in League One’s 11th round on 17 October. The leaders have 19 points; fourth-placed Huddersfield are three behind with a game in hand. The visitors can draw level on points, while Plymouth can extend the gap to six.
Plymouth: winning momentum, mixed home returns
Recent results and league position
Plymouth have won four of their last five matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding five, and arrive after three consecutive victories. Their latest result was a 2:1 home win over Wimbledon. That sequence includes two Trophy games; their last three league fixtures produced two wins and a defeat. At Home Park, their league record is three wins and two losses, with eight goals scored and five conceded.
Attacking output and defensive gaps
- Six wins in ten league matches have put Plymouth top, with 18 goals scored.
- Only three league clean sheets accompany 12 goals conceded: opponents usually get opportunities to score.
- BTTS and Over 2.5 goals have each occurred in five of ten league games, so neither trend is decisive.
Returns and absentees
Joe Edwards is out with a hamstring injury, alongside Malachi Boateng, Michael Baidoo and Owen Oseni. Bim Pepple is available again, although Tom Cleverley does not expect him to play the full 90 minutes. Julio Pleguezuelo, Jack MacKenzie and Alex Hartridge are also available after injury.
- Wimbledonhome2:1
- Newport Countyaway3:2
- Leyton Orientaway2:0
- Burton Albionhome0:1
- Crystal Palace U21home5:1
Huddersfield: fewer defeats, frequent concessions
Form away from home
Huddersfield’s last five matches brought two wins, two draws and one defeat. A 5:0 Trophy victory over Rochdale accounts for almost half that attacking return. Their latest league outing ended 2:2 against Sheffield Wednesday. Away in the league, they have two wins, two draws and one loss, scoring seven and conceding five.
Strengths and pressure points
- Just one defeat in nine league matches makes Huddersfield harder to beat than their fourth place alone suggests.
- BTTS has occurred in seven of nine matches, with only two clean sheets.
- Six league games have exceeded 2.5 goals, but the sample remains small.
Selection affected across the squad
Murray Wallace, Radinio Balker, Ryan Ledson, David Kasumu, Marcus McGuane and Jack Whatmough are unavailable. Derensili Sanches Fernandes should be ready despite a knee concern; his recorded contribution is two goals and one assist in two appearances.
- Sheffield Wednesdayhome2:2
- Rochdalehome5:0
- Burton Albionaway3:1
- Bromleyaway1:2
- Mansfield Townaway0:0
Previous meetings favour Plymouth at home
Plymouth have won two of the four official meetings over the last five years, with one draw and one Huddersfield victory. Both matches at Home Park finished 3:1 to Argyle, most recently in March 2026. Both teams scored in all four encounters. That history points to shared scoring rather than clean sheets, though four fixtures are a narrow sample.
- 21.03.2026Plymouth Argyle3:1Huddersfield TownEngland. League One
- 08.11.2025Huddersfield Town3:1Plymouth ArgyleEngland. League One
- 13.01.2024Huddersfield Town1:1Plymouth ArgyleEngland. Championship
- 05.08.2023Plymouth Argyle3:1Huddersfield TownEngland. Championship
- 09.01.2021Huddersfield Town2:3Plymouth ArgyleEngland. FA Cup
Coaches focus on the challenge
Cleverley says Plymouth expect a difficult contest and are looking forward to it. Martin Drury described Huddersfield’s trip as a “real nightmare” amid their absences. His comments centre on selection difficulties rather than a lack of incentive: the visitors have a direct opportunity to close the gap at the top.
Line-ups
Plymouth Argyle
Starting XI: 1. Murphy Cooper, 3. Jack MacKenzie, 7. Harvey David White, 9. Will Evans, 11. Ronan Curtis, 15. Alexander Paul Mitchell, 17. Callum Watts, 22. Alex Hartridge, 23. Bradley Ibrahim, 27. Aribim Pepple, 45. Wes Harding
Substitutes: 5. Julio Pleguezuelo, 10. Xavier Amaechi, 14. Oliver Irow, 19. Tyreeq Bakinson, 21. James Storer, 29. Matthew Sorinola, 42. Jared Rendle
Coach: Tom Cleverley
Huddersfield Town
Starting XI: 1. Matt Young, 5. Joe Low, 8. Archie Collins, 9. Joe Taylor, 15. Ibane Bowat, 19. Bali Mumba, 20. Cameron Humphreys, 22. Ilias Bronkhorst, 23. Sean Roughan, 25. Bojan Radulovic, 30. Derensili Sanches Fernandes
Substitutes: 2. Lasse Sorensen, 7. Lynden Gooch, 10. Marcus Harness, 11. Ashley Fletcher, 14. Ethan Brierley, 31. Jak Alnwick, 34. Samson Tovide
Coach: Martin Drury
Our pick: goals at both ends
Our bet for Plymouth Argyle against Huddersfield Town at Home Park is Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.51. Plymouth have scored 18 goals in 10 league matches, while Huddersfield have 16 in nine. The visitors have finished seven of those nine games with both sides scoring; the hosts have conceded in four of their last five matches across all competitions. That combination favours an exchange of goals rather than relying on either defence to deliver a clean sheet.
Huddersfield will be without Murray Wallace and Radinio Balker through injury against a Plymouth attack boosted by Bim Pepple’s return, although his minutes may be limited. At the other end, Sanches Fernandes is expected to be available after his knee concern. Plymouth’s own league record includes only three clean sheets in 10 games, so the visitors have a route to a goal too. A possible score is 2:1 to Plymouth.
Final betting verdict
Both Teams To Score - Yes 1.51 is our selection: both attacks have produced regularly, while neither side’s clean-sheet record warrants backing a shutout.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Wimbledonhome2:1
- Newport Countyaway3:2
- Leyton Orientaway2:0
- Burton Albionhome0:1
- Crystal Palace U21home5:1
- Sheffield Wednesdayhome2:2
- Rochdalehome5:0
- Burton Albionaway3:1
- Bromleyaway1:2
- Mansfield Townaway0:0
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stockport County | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21:11 | 19 |
| 3 | Huddersfield Town | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18:9 | 19 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 18:14 | 19 |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 16:12 | 19 |
Head-to-head
- 21.03.2026Plymouth Argyle3:1Huddersfield TownEngland. League One
- 08.11.2025Huddersfield Town3:1Plymouth ArgyleEngland. League One
- 13.01.2024Huddersfield Town1:1Plymouth ArgyleEngland. Championship
- 05.08.2023Plymouth Argyle3:1Huddersfield TownEngland. Championship
- 09.01.2021Huddersfield Town2:3Plymouth ArgyleEngland. FA Cup
About the match
- 17 October · 10:00 New York
- Venue: Home Park (Plymouth), Plimut
Odds
odds before kick-off
A near-even result market
Huddersfield are marginal favourites at 36.6%, against Plymouth’s 36.2%, with the draw at 27.2%. The tiny separation indicates no clear market preference despite the hosts’ league position. BTTS carries a 61.3% assessment and Over 2.5 goals 57%, reflecting a stronger expectation of goals than confidence in either winner. None of the listed markets has moved noticeably over the last 24 hours.
Our prediction
- Market
- Both Teams To Score - Yes
- Odds
- 1.51
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 63%
- Market estimate
- 61%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.51
- Potential win
- 51 $
- Odds at kick-off
- 1.51
- Status
- lost
- Profit
- −100 $
