Plymouth vs Leicester – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Leicester at 35%, yet other data sources diverge — this Plymouth vs Leicester fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Plymouth host Leicester at Home Park in League One, Regular Season - 30. Kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday 9 February 2027 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Plymouth stand at 6W 1D 3L from 10 League One matches — 1.90 PPG. Last five: W L L W D. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for Plymouth, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Home Park, Plymouth have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.40 lags behind their overall 1.90 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Home Park this season.
Leicester — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 League One fixtures this season — 1.70 PPG. Last five: W W L W D. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Leicester, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Leicester away from home this season: 3W 5D 2L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Plymouth at 1.90 PPG versus Leicester's 1.70. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 3 previous meetings, Plymouth have won 1, Leicester 2, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Sep 2026, ended 0–2 with Leicester winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Plymouth in-play tendencies (59 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 66% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%.
Leicester in-play tendencies (59 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Plymouth 51% and Leicester 70% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Plymouth 56% | Leicester 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Plymouth 1.24 xG and Leicester 1.28 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Plymouth attack 0.889 / defence 0.915 | Leicester attack 1.127 / defence 0.994. League average goals — home 1.398 / away 1.239. Data: 60 Plymouth games / 13 Leicester games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Plymouth 33% | Draw 32% | Leicester 35%. Fair-value odds: Plymouth 3.03 | Draw 3.12 | Leicester 2.86. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 32% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.51. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.51 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Leicester as the most likely outcome at 35% — marginal model lean. With a 32% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Leicester offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.51 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 46% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates are neutral: Plymouth 50% | Leicester 50%.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Plymouth vs Leicester | Competition: League One, Regular Season - 30 | Venue: Home Park • Kick-off: Tuesday 9 Feb 2027, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Plymouth 33% | Draw 32% | Leicester 35% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 54% | xG Plymouth 1.24 / Leicester 1.28 • Poisson strength factors: Plymouth attack 0.889 / def 0.915 | Leicester attack 1.127 / def 0.994 | league avg home 1.398 / away 1.239 • Poisson stance: Leicester (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Plymouth xG
Expected Goals
1.28
Leicester xG
54%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Plymouth vs Leicester kick off?
Plymouth vs Leicester is scheduled to kick off at 19:45 on Tuesday 9 February 2027 at Home Park.
Where is Plymouth vs Leicester being played?
The match is being played at Home Park.
What competition is Plymouth vs Leicester part of?
Plymouth vs Leicester is a Regular Season - 30 fixture in the League One (England).
Who is favourite to win Plymouth vs Leicester?
Our statistical model gives Plymouth a 33% chance of winning, Leicester a 35% chance, and a 32% chance of a draw — making Leicester the favourite.
Will both teams score in Plymouth vs Leicester?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Plymouth and Leicester will score (BTTS).
Will Plymouth vs Leicester have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Leicester?
Record (3 meetings): Plymouth 1W | Draws 0 | Leicester 2W.
What form are Plymouth and Leicester in?
Plymouth (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-L-W-D. Leicester (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-W-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Plymouth's attack at 0.89x the league average against Leicester's defence at 0.99x — combine the two and it projects 1.24 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Leicester's attack versus Plymouth's defence, projects 1.28 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 60/13 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (9.8%), 0-1 (8.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 33% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Leicester Win
33%
3.01
32%
3.16
35%
2.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.8%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.3%
Away win
1 – 0
10.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Plymouth xG
Total xG
2.51
1.28
Leicester xG
3.01
33%
Home win
3.16
32%
Draw
2.84
35%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.87
46%
BTTS No
2.15
Clean Sheet
28%
3.59
29%
3.44
Win to Nil
9%
10.80
10%
9.79
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.1 | 10.3 | 6.6 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.0 | 12.8 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.2 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Plymouth vs Leicester?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.5%.
How many goals are Plymouth and Leicester expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Plymouth and 1.28 for Leicester, a combined total of 2.51.
How confident is the prediction model for Plymouth vs Leicester?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Plymouth come into this having played 59 games, going 29W 9D 21L for 1.63 points per game. Their last five reads W-L-L-W-D. The sample for Plymouth is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Leicester sit at 1.20 PPG from 59 outings (17W 20D 22L), a run that reads W-W-L-W-D across their last five. The sample for Leicester is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Plymouth carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.43 PPG clear of Leicester — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Plymouth's home form reads 13W 5D 11L across 29 games on their own ground, a 1.52 PPG return.
Away from home, Leicester have taken 1.14 points per game from 29 outings (7W 12D 10L).
The Goals Picture
Plymouth are averaging 1.61 goals scored and 1.34 conceded per game recently; Leicester are on 1.36 scored and 1.47 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Leicester in 69%.
Last 59 Results — League One
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Plymouth
Blended
Leicester
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Plymouth and Leicester in coming into this match?
Plymouth have gone 29W 9D 21L in their last 59 games (1.63 PPG), while Leicester have gone 17W 20D 22L in their last 59 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Plymouth at home or Leicester away?
Plymouth's home record (1.52 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Plymouth at home: 1.52 PPG; Leicester away: 1.14 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Plymouth and Leicester runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2023. The pairing has crossed competitions too — Championship, League One all feature in the head-to-head log. The two were last together as recently as 1 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 9 Dec 2023, when Leicester won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Plymouth
0
Draws
2
Leicester
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and Leicester?
From 3 meetings on record, Plymouth have won 1, Leicester have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Plymouth and Leicester last play each other?
They last met on 1 September 2026, when Leicester 2-0 Plymouth.
Who has won more matches between Plymouth and Leicester?
Leicester have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Plymouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches.
Leicester are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 28% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Plymouth 52%, Leicester 72% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 52% (Plymouth) and 55% (Leicester).
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Plymouth home games / Leicester away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Plymouth play Leicester?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Plymouth's games and 72% of Leicester's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Plymouth vs Leicester usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 52% of Plymouth's recent games and 55% of Leicester's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Plymouth and Leicester tend to score early?
Plymouth have had a goal before half-time in 66% of their recent matches, Leicester in 72% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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