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Plymouth Argyle2Bradford City0

HT 1–0Sat 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 Predictions graded

Predictions4–833%

Edges3–350%

PossPossession 42%–58%ShotsShots 14–4On targetOn target 3–0CornersCorners 8–6

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 26 Aug 2026, 04:50 · Europe/Bucharest

Bradford City are top of League One with two clean-sheet wins, while Plymouth sit 22nd after a heavy home defeat.

The away win at 2.90 and double chance (Draw or Bradford) at 1.67 both offer clear value, with Under 2.5 goals also appealing given Bradford's defensive solidity.

Context

Bradford City are top of League One with six points from two matches. Plymouth Argyle are 22nd with one point.
Bradford City beat Peterborough 2-0 at home on 15 August and won 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday on 20 August. Plymouth Argyle lost 3-1 at home to Stockport County on 15 August and drew 1-1 at Wycombe on 22 August. Bradford's defensive record and Plymouth's poor start suggest Bradford are likely to control this match.
- Bradford City won 2-0 at home to Peterborough on 15 August 2026.
- Bradford City won 1-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday on 20 August 2026.
- Plymouth Argyle lost 3-1 at home to Stockport County on 15 August 2026.
- Plymouth Argyle drew 1-1 away at Wycombe on 22 August 2026.
Plymouth Argyle have played one home league match this season, losing 3-1 to Stockport County. Bradford City have played one away league match, winning 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
Plymouth Argyle's home loss to Stockport County on 15 August shows they are vulnerable at Home Park. Bradford City's away win at Sheffield Wednesday on 20 August indicates they can perform well on the road. This contrast may give Bradford City an advantage in this match.
- Plymouth Argyle lost 3-1 at home to Stockport County on 15 August 2026.
- Bradford City won 1-0 away at Sheffield Wednesday on 20 August 2026.
Plymouth midfielder M. Boateng is ruled out for six to eight weeks after knee-ligament damage in the 1-1 draw at Wycombe on 22 August.
His absence removes a central-midfield selection option for this match, forcing Plymouth to adjust their available midfield cover. The confirmed timeline means he will not feature against Bradford.
- M. Boateng suffered knee-ligament damage in Plymouth's 1-1 draw at Wycombe on 22 August.
- Tom Cleverley said after the Coventry cup tie that the absence would be six to eight weeks.
ConfirmedSources checked 29 Aug 2026, 09:51 · Europe/BucharestBBC Sport England, republished by AOLwww.aol.com · 26 Aug 2026Sports Mole match previewwww.sportsmole.co.uk · 27 Aug 2026
The teams last met on 21 April 2026, drawing 1-1 at Bradford. Before that, Bradford won 1-0 at Plymouth on 6 December 2025.
Bradford City have not lost to Plymouth Argyle in their last two meetings. The most recent match was a 1-1 draw at Bradford on 21 April 2026. Bradford's 1-0 win at Plymouth in December 2025 shows they can win at Home Park.
- Bradford City drew 1-1 at home to Plymouth Argyle on 21 April 2026.
- Bradford City won 1-0 away at Plymouth Argyle on 6 December 2025.

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Positive edges · 5

BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Bradford City's strong start and Plymouth's poor defensive record give the visitors the edge, supported by motivation and form signals.
- Bradford City are top of League One with 6 points from 2 games, scoring 3 and conceding 0.
- Plymouth Argyle are 22nd with 1 point from 2 games, conceding 4 goals.
- Bradford City won their only away league game 1-0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
- Plymouth lost their only home league game 1-3 to Stockport County.
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostBradford CityEstimated chance45%
Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Bradford's strong form and H2H dominance make them unlikely to lose, while Plymouth's home struggles reduce their win probability.
- Bradford City are unbeaten in their last 3 meetings with Plymouth (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Plymouth have failed to win any of their last 3 home matches in all competitions.
- Bradford City have kept clean sheets in both league games this season.
BetBugs · Double ChancelostDraw or Bradford CityEstimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have a tendency to be level at the break, and the H2H supports a cautious first half.
- Bradford City have been level at half-time in 2 of their last 3 matches.
- Plymouth have been level at half-time in 2 of their last 3 home matches.
- The last H2H at Plymouth was 0-0 at half-time.
BetBugs · First Half WinnerlostDrawEstimated chance50%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Bradford's ability to win in the second half and Plymouth's tendency to fade make this a plausible but low-probability outcome.
- Bradford City have won 2 of their last 3 matches after being level at half-time.
- Plymouth have lost 1 of their last 2 home matches after being level at half-time.
- The last H2H at Plymouth was 0-0 at half-time and 0-1 full-time.
BetBugs · Ht Ft DoublelostDraw/Bradford CityEstimated chance20%

Goals3 of 5 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Bradford's strong defense and Plymouth's inconsistent attack suggest a low-scoring game, supported by H2H and defensive stats.
- Bradford City have conceded 0 goals in 2 league games this season.
- Plymouth's last 3 home matches have produced 2, 4, and 4 total goals (average 3.3), but Bradford's defensive solidity lowers expectation.
- The last H2H at Plymouth ended 0-1.
BetBugs · Goals Over/UnderwonUnder 2.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Bradford's defensive record and Plymouth's scoring inconsistency make it likely that at least one team fails to score.
- Bradford City have kept clean sheets in both league games this season.
- Plymouth failed to score in their last home H2H against Bradford (0-1 loss).
- Plymouth have scored in 4 of their last 5 home matches, but Bradford's defense is strong.
BetBugs · Both Teams to ScorewonNoEstimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Bradford's defensive solidity and Plymouth's attacking struggles support a possible away clean sheet.
- Bradford City have not conceded in 2 league games this season.
- Plymouth have failed to score in 1 of their last 2 home matches.
- Bradford kept a clean sheet in their last away league game.
BetBugs · Team to ScorelostPlymouth Argyle not to scoreEstimated chance40%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Both teams tend to start slowly, with Bradford's first-half defense particularly strong, making a low-scoring first half likely.
- Bradford City have not conceded a first-half goal in their last 3 league matches.
- Plymouth have scored only 1 first-half goal in their last 2 home league games.
- The last H2H at Plymouth was 0-0 at half-time.
BetBugs · 1st Half GoalswonUnder 1.5 goals in 1st halfEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams have shown more attacking intent after the break, but the sample is small and confidence is low.
- Plymouth have conceded 3 second-half goals in their last 2 home matches.
- Bradford City have scored 2 second-half goals in their last 2 away matches.
- The last H2H at Plymouth had 1 second-half goal.
BetBugs · Goals Over Under Second HalflostOver 1.5Estimated chance50%

Match stats1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Both teams generate a moderate number of corners, but the total may fall short of 10, making this a low-confidence lean.
- Plymouth average 6.6 corners per game, Bradford average 7.3.
- Plymouth's last 3 home matches have produced 3, 5, and 9 corners for them.
- Bradford's last 3 away matches have produced 9, 4, and 7 corners for them.
BetBugs · Corners Over/UnderwonOver 9.5Estimated chance45%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Plymouth's high shot volume could push the total over, but Bradford's low output makes this a borderline call.
- Plymouth average 6.1 shots on target per game, Bradford average 3.8.
- Plymouth's last 3 home matches have produced 5, 3, and 6 shots on target.
- Bradford's last 3 away matches have produced 4, 0, and 3 shots on target.
BetBugs · Shots on Target Over/UnderlostOver 8.5Estimated chance40%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Plymouth's higher foul and card counts could push the total over, but Bradford's discipline keeps it close.
- Plymouth average 2.4 yellow cards per game, Bradford average 1.3.
- Plymouth's last 3 home matches have produced 1, 3, and 2 yellow cards.
- Bradford's last 3 away matches have produced 1, 1, and 2 yellow cards.
BetBugs · Cards Over/UnderlostOver 3.5Estimated chance45%

Markets to Avoid

High-risk markets where price or context leaves too little cushion.

Implied 48% leaves no cushion vs our 30% estimate; price already reflects the directional read.

Head-to-Head

1W · 2D · 2W

D1-1BradfordvPlymouthApr 21, 2026LEA

W0-1PlymouthvBradfordDec 6, 2025LEA

L2-1BradfordvPlymouthFeb 29, 2020LEA

L2-1PlymouthvBradfordNov 23, 2019LEA

D0-0BradfordvPlymouthFeb 16, 2019LEA

Plymouth Argyle: 2 clean sheets1.8 goals/game avg

League Table

League One 2026/2027

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF-GA	Pts	Form
22	Plymouth Argyle Relegation - League Two	2	0	1	1	2-4	1	DL
1	Bradford City Promotion - Championship	2	2	0	0	3-0	6	WW

5pt gap between teamsBradford City leads the leaguePlymouth Argyle in relegation zone

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle

L2-4CoventryAug 25LEA

D1-1WycombeAug 22LEA

L1-3Stockport CountyAug 15LEA

W2-0Exeter CityAug 10LEA

W4-1TavistockAug 4FRI

D0-0Bristol CityAug 1FRI

W1-0Truro CityJul 25FRI

W1-0TorquayJul 21FRI

W3-0Bath CityJul 18FRI

W4-1Plymouth ParkwayJul 11FRI

W3-2NorthamptonMay 2LEA

W2-1Port ValeApr 25LEA

D1-1BradfordApr 21LEA

W3-1AFC WimbledonApr 18LEA

D2-2Exeter CityApr 11LEA

Bradford City

W1-0Sheffield WednesdayAug 20LEA

W2-0PeterboroughAug 15LEA

W2-0RochdaleAug 8LEA

D2-2Salford CityAug 1FRI

W3-2PrestonJul 29FRI

W4-0GmundenJul 24FRI

L0-1Accrington STJul 17FRI

W6-1FC Halifax TownJul 11FRI

W2-1United of ManchesterJul 4FRI

L0-1BoltonMay 14LEA

L0-1BoltonMay 9LEA

W2-1Exeter CityMay 2LEA

D1-1BoltonApr 25LEA

D1-1PlymouthApr 21LEA

D2-2BarnsleyApr 18LEA

Squad & Injuries

Plymouth Argyle

27 available

Attackers4

Midfielders11

Defenders10

Goalkeeper2

Bradford City

25 available

Attackers7

Midfielders9

Defenders7

Goalkeeper2

Quick Take

Context

BetBugs edges

Bradford City

Draw or Bradford City

Draw

Under 2.5

No

Under 1.5

Result0 of 4 landed

Goals3 of 5 landed

Match stats1 of 3 landed

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Plymouth Argyle

Head-to-Head

League Table

Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle

Bradford City

Squad & Injuries

Plymouth Argyle

Bradford City