Horse Racing analyst Will Smith has had a good look at all this weekend's ante-post markets, and provides a 7/1 EW selection in the Grade 2 novices' chase at Newbury on Friday.
Date published: November 28, 2023
In a pivotal Championship clash, Leeds United squares off against Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road, poised to fortify their grip on third place in the standings. Meanwhile, last season’s League One champions, Plymouth Argyle, find themselves in the 19th spot, five points clear of the relegation zone. As we delve into the pre-match analysis, both teams’ recent form and key players come under scrutiny.
| Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle Betting Tips | ||
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Odds | Bookie |
| Leeds United -1 | 4/6 |  |
| 3-0 | 8/1 | |
Under Daniel Farke’s tenure, Leeds United is steadily mounting a challenge for the second spot, currently held by Ipswich Town. Their recent triumph against Leicester City showcased resilience and tactical acumen, making them only the second Championship side this season to defeat the runaway leaders. Georginio Rutter’s decisive goal not only secured victory but also capitalized on Ipswich’s successive draws, narrowing the point gap to eight.
Noteworthy is Leeds’ formidable home record, standing as the sole team with an unbeaten streak at Elland Road in the Championship. A miserly two goals conceded in their last five home outings underscore their defensive solidity, a factor not lost on their upcoming opponents, Plymouth Argyle.
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Plymouth Argyle, currently steering through their return to the second tier, adopts a pragmatic approach to secure points and ensure survival. Steven Schumacher’s side, although recently salvaging a draw against Middlesbrough, understands the importance of consistent results in diverse scenarios.
Their ability to recover from trailing positions, exemplified in the 3-3 draw against Middlesbrough, and victories against Sheffield Wednesday, a relegation rival, showcases their competitive edge. Collecting 16 points from 15 games, Plymouth’s quest for stability and points accumulation becomes paramount, especially with signs of life from the bottom three teams in recent outings.
Barring injuries, Farke is likely to field an unchanged XI from the victorious Leicester encounter. Junior Firpo’s return notwithstanding, Sam Byram is poised to retain his left-back position. Archie Gray is set to continue at right-back, relegating Luke Ayling to the bench. The attacking trio of James, Piroe, and Summerville, complemented by Rutter up front, forms a formidable lineup.
Joe Edwards is anticipated to rejoin the starting lineup, compensating for Mikael Miller’s one-game suspension. With Hardie and Bundu recovering from hamstring injuries, Ben Waine is expected to lead Plymouth’s attacking line.
Leeds United’s recent surge in form and their imperious home record positions them as formidable contenders. We predict a commanding 3-0 victory for Leeds United, with their defensive resilience and attacking prowess likely to overwhelm Plymouth Argyle.
Prediction: Leeds 3-0 Plymouth
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Horse Racing analyst Will Smith has had a good look at all this weekend's ante-post markets, and provides a 7/1 EW selection in the Grade 2 novices' chase at Newbury on Friday.
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