Plymouth vs Alvechurch Predictions

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FA CupFA Cup · England
high confidence
Plymouth

Plymouth

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

Alvechurch

Alvechurch

🗓️ Saturday, 7 Nov 2026 at 15:00 GMT (venue time) · 15:00 UTC (your time)📍 Home Park, Plymouth

Win Probability (1X2)

Plymouth 57%Draw 24%Alvechurch 19%

Best Value Pick

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5

Recommended Bets: Plymouth vs Alvechurch

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
7/10
Correct Score: 2–1
6/10

Plymouth vs Alvechurch: Match Preview

Plymouth enter this FA Cup clash off a mixed run, having won three of their last five in League One but also suffering two defeats, including a 0-2 home loss to Huddersfield. Their attack has been inconsistent, with two games in that span where they failed to score, but they have shown the ability to create chances, averaging nearly 15 shots per match. Alvechurch, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last five across league and cup, scoring 13 goals and conceding 9, but four of those matches ended in draws, highlighting both their attacking threat and defensive vulnerability.

Statistically, the matchup points to goals. Alvechurch’s matches average 4.4 total goals in their last five, with BTTS landing in four. Plymouth’s defensive record is patchy, with just one clean sheet in the same span, and they have conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game. Alvechurch have started matches brightly, netting five first-half goals in their last five, while Plymouth tend to do their damage after the break. Set-piece data is limited, but Plymouth’s average of four corners per game and 13 fouls suggests they will look to assert themselves physically and territorially.

The model expects a competitive tie, with Plymouth’s higher-level experience and home advantage likely to tell. Alvechurch’s attacking output should ensure they are not overawed, but the hosts’ superior shot volume and depth should see them edge a high-scoring contest. A 2-1 home win is the likeliest outcome, with both teams expected to find the net and the probability of an early goal relatively high.

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Plymouth2.05

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Alvechurch1.15

Expected goals · model says 1.15

Win Probability
Plymouth 58% Draw 21% Alvechurch 21%

Over 2.5 Goals

62%

BTTS: Yes

60%

Likely Scores

2-1 · 1-1 · 2-0

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Plymouth vs Alvechurch Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
57%
24%
19%
Plymouth 57%Draw 24%Alvechurch 19%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
62%
38%
Over 2.5 62%Under 2.5 38%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
41%
59%
Over 9.5 41%Under 9.5 59%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Plymouth vs Alvechurch that most previews miss.

  • 1Alvechurch’s last five matches have averaged 4.4 goals, with 80% of their season games going over 2.5 goals.
  • 2Plymouth have failed to score in two of their last five, despite averaging 14.6 shots per match.
  • 3Alvechurch have scored in every one of their last five games, but have managed only one clean sheet in that span.

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The Case For This Plymouth vs Alvechurch Prediction

This FA Cup tie brings together a mid-table League One side in Plymouth and a free-scoring Alvechurch outfit from lower down the pyramid. Plymouth’s recent form is mixed, with three wins and two defeats in their last five, while Alvechurch have drawn four of their last five but remain unbeaten and prolific in attack. The statistical contrast is sharp: Plymouth’s matches average three goals, but Alvechurch’s recent games have seen 4.4 goals per match, with both teams regularly on the scoresheet. Plymouth’s attack is averaging 14.6 shots and 4.4 on target per game across the last five, but they have failed to score in two of those and have just one clean sheet. Alvechurch, meanwhile, have scored at least once in every recent fixture and have only one clean sheet themselves, with 80% of their season matches going over 2.5 goals. The first half has been relatively quiet for Plymouth (just one first-half goal in five), while Alvechurch have five first-half goals in the same span, suggesting the visitors may start on the front foot. The model expects a match with chances at both ends, but Plymouth’s higher-level experience and home advantage are likely to prove decisive. Alvechurch’s attacking output should trouble a leaky Plymouth back line, but the hosts’ superior shot production and depth should see them edge a high-scoring contest. A 2-1 home win is the likeliest outcome, with the possibility of an early goal and both sides finding the net.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Plymouth’s attack generates 14.6 shots and 4.4 on target per match over the last five, but they have failed to score twice in that period.

Defence

  • →Alvechurch average 2.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded in their last five, with BTTS in four of those matches.

Injuries & Team News

  • →No significant injuries reported for either side, so both teams should be at full strength.

🚩 Plymouth vs Alvechurch Corners Prediction

low confidence
9expected total corners
Over 41%
Under 59%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 4 corners for Plymouth and 5 for Alvechurch, for an expected total of 9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (59%). Over 8.5: 54% · Over 10.5: 29%.

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How Plymouth and Alvechurch Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Plymouth vs Alvechurch Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

PlymouthPlymouthlast 5 matches
Xavier AmaechiXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Aribim PeppleXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

C. Wattssub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

AlvechurchAlvechurchlast 5 matches
M. Okafor
6 goals in 5
100%

In exceptional form

D. Newton
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. Forsyth
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Osborne
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

N. Clayton-Phillips
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Plymouth’s recent form is mixed, with three wins and two defeats in their last five, and a tendency to either win or lose without drawing. Their attack has been inconsistent, failing to score in two of those matches. Alvechurch are unbeaten in their last five, scoring in every game, but have drawn four times, highlighting both attacking prowess and defensive vulnerability.

Plymouth vs Alvechurch — Last 5 Matches

PlymouthPlymouthLast 5 results
D0-0
W3-2
L0-3
L0-2
W2-1
Dvs Reading0-0
W@ Cambridge United3-2
L@ Stevenage0-3
Lvs Huddersfield0-2
Wvs AFC Wimbledon2-1
AlvechurchAlvechurchLast 5 results
W4-0
D2-2
W2-1
W3-1
W2-0
Wvs Spalding United4-0
D@ Spalding United2-2
W@ Cambridge City2-1
Wvs Racing Club Warwick3-1
Wvs Wolverhampton City2-0

Strengths

  • +Prolific attack — 3.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 80% of games this season

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Plymouth vs Alvechurch

With no bookmaker odds available, it is not possible to identify value edges for this match. The model’s probabilities are driven by recent scoring rates, home advantage, and the gulf in league status.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Plymouth Win1.2057.0%-26.3%
Drawvalue5.7524.0%+6.6%
Alvechurch Winvalue12.0019.0%+10.7%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.4462.0%-7.4%
Under 2.52.7538.0%+1.6%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue1.9554.0%+2.7%
No1.8046.0%-9.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 5.75EV +0.380
1X2: Alvechurch Win @ 12.00EV +1.280
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5 @ 2.75EV +0.045
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 1.95EV +0.053

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Things to Watch: Plymouth vs Alvechurch

  • ⚠️No head-to-head or current league standings available; the model relies on recent form and scoring rates.
  • ⚠️Alvechurch’s data is from a lower league and may not translate directly against League One opposition.
  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value calculations are not possible.

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Final Verdict

Plymouth 2–1 Alvechurch

The data points to a 2-1 win for Plymouth, driven by Alvechurch’s high-scoring but defensively suspect profile and the hosts’ superior shot production. The biggest risk to this outcome is that Alvechurch’s prolific attack translates better than expected against League One opposition, or that Plymouth’s recent attacking inconsistency resurfaces at the wrong moment.

Plymouth vs Alvechurch: Common Questions

Who will win Plymouth vs Alvechurch?

The model gives Plymouth a 57% chance of victory, with Alvechurch at 19% and the draw at 24%. Plymouth’s higher-level experience and home advantage are key factors.

Will both teams score in Plymouth vs Alvechurch?

There is a 54% probability of both teams scoring, with Alvechurch having scored in every one of their last five and Plymouth keeping just one clean sheet in that span.

How likely is over 2.5 goals in Plymouth vs Alvechurch?

The model estimates a 62% chance of over 2.5 goals, reflecting Alvechurch’s 80% over 2.5 rate this season and both teams’ recent defensive frailties.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Plymouth vs Alvechurch: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 31 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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