Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley: Predictions, Lineups & Odds (22/1)

Burnley will hope they can keep the pressure on the Championship’s top two as they head on their longest away day of the season down to Plymouth Argyle.

Our Three Predictions For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley

- - - Prediction 1 – Zian Flemming To Score – 19/10

- - - Prediction 2 – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 77/100

- - - Prediction 3 – Burnley To Win – 8/13

First Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley – Zian Flemming To Score – 19/10

The Dutchman has become a real focal point as of late for The Clarets and his away form has been key tool to them maintaining such a high level of consistency. The Millwall loanee has scored five goals across his last five games on the road, with two in his most recent trip in the FA Cup Third Round win over Reading. His goals also sealed three points against Norwich City and put Burnley out of reach against Sheffield United. With Plymouth still finding their footing under Miron Muslic, this is a prime chance for Flemming to add to his tally for the season.

Second Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley – Under 2.5 Goals Scored – 77/100

Both teams are slightly goal-shy at the moment, with Burnley playing out three goalless draws in their past five matches and three of their four goals across that same time period came against lower league opposition in Reading during the FA Cup. Argyle have failed to score in two of their last five matches, including their most recent game against Queens Park Rangers. Muslic is still in search of a new forward to add to his side following Muhamed Tijani’s injury and that has cost them a major source of firepower in games.

Third Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley – Burnley To Win – 8/13

Burnley’s dropped points in their most recent game against Sunderland has seen them slip behind Leeds United and Sheffield United and now need to keep pace with both Yorkshire sides. A game against a lower-placed side like Plymouth will be a good start to get back on track and should get the job done. Scott Parker’s side do not concede goals and are playing the Championship’s second worst side for goals scored. It should be a case of getting that all-important goal and The Clarets should take all three points back up to Lancashire with them.

Best Odds For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley

Bookmaker	Plymouth Argyle	Draw	Burnley
Betarno	21/5	24/5	8/13
Gentleman Jim	17/4	14/5	8/13
Myriadplay	22/5	14/5	63/100

Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head

Burnley come into this game slightly damaged in terms of the Championship promotion race having dropped points at home to a steadfast Sunderland side. Thanks to James Trafford’s heroics with two penalty saves, Scott Parker’s side have not conceded in 460 minutes in league play. Their recent form has left them vulnerable and saw their advantage fade away with both Leeds United and Sheffield United overtaking The Clarets thanks to three goalless draws in their last five matches. On the transfer front, Burnley have made a new addition since playing The Black Cats, signing former Swansea City midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Turkish side Eyupspor.

For Plymouth, they are still undergoing some growing pains under new boss Miron Muslic and fell to their first defeat under the Austrian manager in their most recent game against Queens Park Rangers. They however have begun to slowly pick up points in their matches, and will no doubt be buoyed by their brilliant FA Cup Third Round cupset over Premier League side Brentford, setting up a dream Home Park tie against top-flight and Champions League leaders Liverpool at the start of February.

They are still rooted to the bottom of the second tier, five points adrift from 21st-placed Hull City. In the reverse fixture this season, Burnley picked up a 1-0 win thanks to a Josh Brownhill penalty in the first half but saw signs of Plymouth fighting back under former boss Wayne Rooney. That was their first meeting in 12 years, with The Clarets scraping past The Pilgrims on penalties in the EFL Cup Second Round.

Confrontation

Where To Watch Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley

Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?

- - - Location: Home Park, Plymouth, Devon

- - - Date: January 22nd, 2024

This game is available to watch in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with kick-off at 8 pm.

Probable Lineups For Plymouth Argyle vs Burnley

What sort of lineup can we expect from this important Championship clash?

Predicted Plymouth Argyle Lineup

- - - Lineup: Hazard; Mumba, Palsson, Galloway, Puchacz; Gyabi, Randall; Whittaker, Baidoo, Al Hajj; Hardie

- - - Injured/Suspended: Edwards, Tijani

- - - Manager: Miron Muslic

Predicted Burnley Lineup

- - - Lineup: Trafford; Roberts, Egan-Riley, Esteve, Humphreys; Brownhill, Cullen; Foster, Mejbri, Anthony; Flemming

- - - Injured/Suspended: Beyer, Ramsey, Agyei

- - - Manager: Scott Parker