- Plymouth are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (W3, D2).
- Stockport have won 4 of their last 5 games (W4, L1) and are in the midst of a 2-game winning streak.
- The two sides split the head-to-head record in the last 2 meetings, Stockport won the most recent encounter 2-1 in League One.
Side with the Pilgrims to prevail
Argyle are the rightful favourites here at 5/4, with Stockport coming in at a massive 97/50 and the draw at 5/2. The market is clearly anticipating a scrappy, tight match here rather than a blowout, and that's what it will probably be.
Tom Cleverley has Plymouth playing an exciting brand of possession-based, high-tempo football with plenty of aggression and full-backs who get into the half-spaces. Their momentum has been impressive across their last 10 across all competitions (W6, D3, L1), and the players are performing.
Aribim Pepple has been a real spark for Plymouth in recent weeks, the striker has scored 3 of the team's 9 goals in the Pilgrims' last 5 games, but Lorent Tolaj has also been pulling strings. He has 3 assists in their last 5 fixtures and is a real influence in the final third.
Jim McNulty has set Stockport up in a more organised fashion, his side operate from a back three, and have been compact in the centre of the park and used their wing-backs well in recent fixtures.
Potential for goals on both sides
Stockport have won 2 and drawn 1 of their 3 away games across all competitions in 2026-27, so they travel well. They've won their last two games, beating Bristol City 2-0 and Preston North End 1-0, both of which were at home. That back-to-back clean sheets will have the Hatters feeling confident, but the visitors are generally a little more up and down.
Plymouth are on a 5-game unbeaten run and have conceded just 6 goals in 6 home games across all competitions (W3, D2, L1), so they do have a solid foundation at Home Park. Over 2.5 goals looks like a sure thing at 3/4, and Both Teams to Score: Yes at 57/100 is a good price for the back and forth nature of this encounter.
Clash of styles will be crucial, Plymouth will look to squeeze the pitch and overload the half-spaces, while Stockport will be looking to stay compact and pounce on the gaps behind the full-backs. Argyle's better unbeaten run and home advantage will see them over the line, but Stockport will score and make this very competitive.
