Plymouth 0-1 QPR – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Plymouth at 41%, yet in-form QPR provide a compelling counter-argument — this Plymouth vs QPR fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis & Preview
QPR travel to Home Park to take on Plymouth in Championship (matchday 27). The game is scheduled for Saturday 18 January 2025 at 12:30 UK time.
Form Analysis
Looking at their last 10 matches, Plymouth stand at 0W 4D 6L — 0.40 PPG. Last five: L L D D D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.60 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%).
Plymouth's home record over their last 10 home games: 4W 5D 1L (1.70 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 90% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.70 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.40 — Plymouth are significantly better at home than their overall form suggests.
Across their last 10 games, QPR have recorded 6W 3D 1L — 2.10 PPG. Last five: W L D W W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity.
QPR's away record over their last 10 away games: 1W 5D 4L (0.80 PPG). Away from home they average 0.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel. Their away PPG of 0.80 is notably below their overall 2.10 — form away from home has been a clear weakness recently.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. QPR are 1.70 PPG ahead (2.10 vs 0.40), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 3 H2H matches, Plymouth have won 0, QPR 0, with 3 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own. With only 3 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 3 H2H matches in our data have been tight, averaging just 1.3 goals per game — a meaningful input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent of those, on 24 Aug 2024, ended Plymouth 1–1 QPR — a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 1.3 goals per game, the H2H data points toward a tight, low-scoring contest — Under 2.5 is the stronger head-to-head angle regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Plymouth in-play tendencies (last 72 games, 35 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 71% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 80% of the time; of the 17 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 35%; of the 25 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 28%; BTTS occurs in 63% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games); they fail to score in 36% of games.
QPR in-play tendencies (last 72 games, 35 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 57% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; of the 22 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 36%; BTTS occurs in 40% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 34% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Plymouth 51% versus QPR 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Plymouth 54% | QPR 44%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Plymouth surrender their half-time lead 35% of the time, while QPR have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 36% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Plymouth 1.39 xG and QPR 1.14 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 1.106 / defence 1.397 | QPR attack 0.810 / defence 0.903. League average goals — home 1.390 / away 1.007. Plymouth's defence rating of 1.397 (above 1 = concedes more than average) is pushing QPR's projected output up. Data: built from Plymouth's last 72 games and QPR's last 72.
Result probabilities: Plymouth 41% | Draw 30% | QPR 29%. Fair-value odds: Plymouth 2.44 | Draw 3.36 | QPR 3.42. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS Yes probability 53% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS Yes at 53% is only a slight lean — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Plymouth at 41% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form QPR (2.10 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — the model adjusts for opposition strength, which raw form results do not. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Plymouth offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.53 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 54% — reasonable conviction, supported by the H2H data averaging 1.3 goals per game across 3 H2H matches.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 53% on Yes. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Plymouth 90% (last 10 home games) | QPR 30% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Plymouth vs QPR | Competition: Championship, matchday 27 | Venue: Home Park • Kick-off: Saturday 18 January 2025 at 12:30 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Plymouth 41% | Draw 30% | QPR 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% (Under 54%) | BTTS Yes 53% (No 47%) | xG Plymouth 1.39 / QPR 1.14 • Poisson strength factors: Plymouth attack 1.106 / def 1.397 | QPR attack 0.810 / def 0.903 | league avg home 1.390 / away 1.007 • Poisson stance: Plymouth (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.39
Plymouth xG
Expected Goals
1.14
QPR xG
53%
BTTS
73%
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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❓ Plymouth vs QPR FAQs
What time does Plymouth vs QPR kick off?
Plymouth vs QPR kicked off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 18 January 2025 at Home Park.
What was the final score in Plymouth vs QPR?
Plymouth 0 - 1 QPR.
Where is Plymouth vs QPR being played?
The match is being played at Home Park.
What competition is Plymouth vs QPR part of?
Plymouth vs QPR is a Championship fixture (matchday 27) (England).
Who is favourite to win Plymouth vs QPR?
Our statistical model gives Plymouth a 41% chance of winning, QPR a 29% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Plymouth the favourite.
Will both teams score in Plymouth vs QPR?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Plymouth and QPR will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Plymouth vs QPR have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (54%).
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Plymouth's attacking strength (1.11x league average) is weighed against QPR's defensive record (0.90x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.39. The same calculation in reverse, QPR's attack versus Plymouth's defence, projects 1.14 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Plymouth's last 72 games and QPR's last 72 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.3%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.6%), 1-0 (9.4%). 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
Plymouth Win
41%
2.44
30%
3.36
29%
3.42
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.1%
Home win
0 – 1
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.39
Plymouth xG
Total xG
2.53
1.14
QPR xG
2.44
41%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
3.42
29%
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
53%
BTTS Yes
1.90
47%
BTTS No
2.11
Clean Sheet
32%
3.12
25%
4.01
Win to Nil
13%
7.61
7%
13.70
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 9.1 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 7.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Plymouth vs QPR Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Plymouth vs QPR?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.3%.
How many goals are Plymouth and QPR expected to score?
The model projects 1.39 expected goals for Plymouth and 1.14 for QPR, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Plymouth vs QPR?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 72 outings, Plymouth have picked up 1.00 PPG on a 17W 21D 34L record — L-L-D-D-D across the most recent five.
QPR's form line: 22W 22D 28L from 72 games, 1.22 PPG, last five W-L-D-W-W.
Form-wise this is close to level: Plymouth on 1.00 PPG, QPR on 1.22. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Plymouth have posted 1.51 PPG from their last 35 home games (14W 11D 10L). That's noticeably better than their 1.00 PPG overall — Plymouth are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, QPR have gone 10W 11D 14L from their last 35 away games — 1.17 PPG when travelling.
Goals in Recent Form
Plymouth are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.72 conceded per game recently; QPR are on 1.06 scored and 1.28 conceded.
Last 72 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Plymouth
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QPR
Blended
Plymouth (Home) vs QPR (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Plymouth
Blended
QPR
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❓ Plymouth vs QPR Form FAQs
What form are Plymouth and QPR in coming into this match?
Plymouth have gone 17W 21D 34L in their last 72 games (1.00 PPG), while QPR have gone 22W 22D 28L in their last 72 (1.22 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Plymouth at home or QPR away?
Plymouth's home record (1.51 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Plymouth at home: 1.51 PPG; QPR away: 1.17 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 4 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 1 year from December 2023. All of them came in Championship. The most recent in our data was on 18 January 2025, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
Plymouth's record when hosting QPR specifically: 0W 1D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Plymouth
3
Draws
1
QPR
Recent Meetings
❓ Plymouth vs QPR H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth and QPR?
Across the 4 head-to-head matches in our data, Plymouth have won 0, QPR have won 1, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Plymouth and QPR last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 18 January 2025: Plymouth 0-1 QPR.
Who has won more matches between Plymouth and QPR?
QPR have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 4 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Plymouth are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 34% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 33% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 67% of those situations.
QPR see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 18% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Plymouth 63%, QPR 40% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Plymouth) and 34% (QPR).
On the defensive side: QPR in 46%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Plymouth home games / QPR away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Plymouth vs QPR Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Plymouth and QPR matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 63% of Plymouth's recent matches and 40% of QPR's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Plymouth and QPR matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 63% of Plymouth's recent games and 34% of QPR's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Plymouth and QPR matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 71% of Plymouth's recent matches and 57% of QPR's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as QPR defy the odds to beat Plymouth 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
QPR beat Plymouth 0-1 at Home Park, Regular Season - 27, in the Championship. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Plymouth 1.39 xG and QPR 1.14 xG, a combined 2.53. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Plymouth fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Plymouth attack 1.11 / defence 1.40 against QPR attack 0.81 / defence 0.90, drawn from 72/72 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Plymouth 41% | Draw 30% | QPR 29%, with Plymouth to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual QPR win had been the model's second-ranked read at 29%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 46%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 73% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Plymouth 54%, QPR 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Plymouth's trading profile (72 games, 35 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 36% of games, a blank that repeated today.
QPR's trading profile (72 games, 35 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Plymouth 1.00 PPG, QPR 1.22 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the QPR win broke the near-deadlock. Plymouth (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.80 scoring average — below par going forward. QPR (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.17 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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