Northampton and Plymouth Argyle face each other is a classic final-day mismatch in form and confidence, with Northampton Town already relegated after a 5–1 defeat to Cardiff and a horrific run of 10 straight losses. Therefore, we predict a 3-1 win for the playoffs-chasing visitors. Northampton's numbers underline the collapse: 0.00 points per game in that stretch, just 0.60 goals scored, and 2.40 conceded on average. Even at home they offer little resistance (0.50 goals scored, 2.25 conceded), and injuries to Liam Shaw and Joe Wormleighton further weaken an already fragile squad.
Plymouth Argyle, meanwhile, arrive with everything to play for as they chase a playoff place. Their form has been excellent (2.10 points per game), winning 60% of their last 10 matches while averaging 2.10 goals scored per game. Away from home the Pilgrims are particularly strong, scoring 2.40 goals per match and conceding just 0.80. Even with goalkeeper Conor Hazard suspended, replacement Luca Ashby-Hammond steps in for a side that continues to attack freely and efficiently.
Given Plymouth's superior form, motivation, and attacking potential, we are tempted to bet on Away Win, alongside Plymouth Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Northampton concede heavily: 2.40 per game).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Northampton vs Plymouth prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Northampton 1 - 3 Plymouth
Northampton vs Plymouth Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-3 @ 1000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -134 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Lorent Tolaj @ -163 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Lorent Tolaj @ 275 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Plymouth -1 @ -174 Odds
- European Handicap: Plymouth -1 @ 100 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -700 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Plymouth to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Plymouth to Win/Plymouth to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Plymouth - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferNorthampton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llllllllll | 0.00 |
| Home | llll | 0.00 |
| Away | llllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.75 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.09 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.93 | 1.45 | 2.24 |
Plymouth Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwlwdwdw | 2.10 |
| Home | wwldw | 2.00 |
| Away | wdwwd | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.80 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.76 | 1.74 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 1.23 | 1.40 |
Northampton vs Plymouth Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Northampton (63%)
8 Matches
Plymouth (38%)
Northampton vs Plymouth Past Results
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