Southampton vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction 29.12.2023

• Competition: Championship
• Date: 29.12.2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19:00 CET
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium (Southampton)

Prior to the Championship season, Southampton was expected to be among the top contenders for the table’s leading position. This prediction has proven accurate, although the club may have aspired to be a notch higher. Currently, Southampton sits in 3rd place, trailing 2nd place Ipswich by 5 points &— a position that guarantees a direct promotion to the Premier League. However, there remains ample time for Southampton to close this gap. The key is to maintain their stellar performance on their home turf and secure victories.

Currently, Plymouth holds the 16th position in the league table. Over the past ten to twenty years, the club's performance has mostly oscillated between League One and the Championship. However, this season appears to be more stable, as they have been performing solidly and have managed to secure a mid-table position. Recently, Plymouth managed to secure a draw against two strong competitors, Cardiff and Birmingham, in the last two rounds. They are anticipated to maintain this standing till the end of the season and perhaps even improve slightly.

Southampton vs Plymouth pick: SOUTHAMPTON TO COVER AH -1.5

Southampton is evidently a stronger team, which can be corroborated by examining the league table, the roster, and the respective budgets of both teams. The southern England club has triumphed in 6 of their most recent home games, scoring 9 goals in their last two encounters. Plymouth, on the other hand, has displayed a poor away performance this season, failing to secure a victory in 12 games played away from their home ground. It’s anticipated that the home team, Southampton, will win with a goal difference of at least 2.