Leicester City vs Plymouth prediction 01.09.2026 | Ligue 1
Leicester City
Kick off:
Date:
Plymouth Argyle
1
1.94
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3.65
2
3.60
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- Competition: Football League One
- Date: 1st September 2026
- Kick-off: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
- Venue: King Power Stadium
Leicester City welcome Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday night. I still can't shake the memory of Plymouth’s shock 1-0 win back in 2024. That match proved anything can happen. Amazingly, the all-time head-to-head record actually favors the visitors by a hair. It is completely mind-blowing given Leicester's recent Premier League history. But past stats don't score goals. The Foxes want absolute revenge on their own turf. Expect a hostile atmosphere. Plymouth are massive underdogs, sure, but they absolutely love disrupting the status quo. This will be a wild, unpredictable battle under the lights.
Leicester City vs Plymouth Argyle Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Plymouth Argyle
1 : 0
Leicester City
Championship
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Leicester City
4 : 0
Plymouth Argyle
Championship
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Plymouth Argyle
1 : 1
Leicester City
Championship
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Leicester City
1 : 0
Plymouth Argyle
Championship
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Leicester City
0 : 1
Plymouth Argyle
Championship
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Plymouth Argyle
0 : 0
Leicester City
Championship
Plymouth Argyle have historically made life surprisingly difficult for the Foxes. Looking at their last 12 competitive meetings, things are highly competitive with five wins for Plymouth, three for Leicester, and four draws. While Leicester City secured a massive 4-0 home win in late 2023, Plymouth exacted total revenge with a gritty 1-0 victory in their last encounter. The average number of goals per game in the last 12 meetings stands at 1.58.
Leicester City team overview
Leicester City enters this one on the back of a hard-fought 0-0 away draw against Milton Keynes Dons. The Foxes are experiencing a miserable start to life in League One.
Following their shocking relegation last season where they completely imploded, Russell Martin's men are still searching for their very first league win of the new campaign.
They've struggled through their opening 3 League One games, drawing 2 and losing 1, picking up a measly two points out of a possible nine. Looking closely at their form on their own turf, the East Midlands side is desperate to break a frustrating run.
Leicester are currently on a six-match winless league run at home. However, they did taste victory here earlier last month, beating Northampton Town 1-0 in the League Cup.
In terms of key personnel, new star youngster Bade Aluko has been trying to ignite the club's season after scoring his first senior goal in the cup. However, he faces a late fitness race after picking up a knock.
Midfield stability takes a massive hit too, as Oliver Skipp serves the final game of his three-match suspension following a straight red card against Burton Albion.
Last matches of Leicester City
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MK Dons
0 : 0
Leicester City
League One
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Ipswich Town
3 : 1
Leicester City
Carabao Cup
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Leicester City
1 : 2
Burton Albion
League One
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Notts County
1 : 1
Leicester City
League One
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Leicester City
1 : 0
Northampton Town
Carabao Cup
Leicester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jakub Stolarczyk
Defenders
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2
Jayden Joseph
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15
Harry Souttar
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18
Christian McFarlane
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33
Luke Thomas
Midfielders
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36
Sammy Braybrooke
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7
Wes Burns
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8
Conor Chaplin
Forwards
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25
Louis Page
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23
Tommy Watson
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14
Bobby De Cordova-Reid
Plymouth team overview
Plymouth Argyle enters this one on the back of a comfortable 2-0 home victory against Bradford City. The Pilgrims are enjoying a highly steady opening stretch to their second consecutive year in the third tier.
Following an eighth-place finish last season, Tom Cleverley’s men look intent on pushing even further this time around. They have gathered a decent four points from their initial 3 League One games, recovering well from an opening-day defeat.
Analyzing their record on the road, the Devon outfit travels to the East Midlands protecting a run of seven games without a loss away from home. They secured a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Wycombe Wanderers in their only away trip so far.
Individually, Spanish defender Julio Pleguezuelo has been immense, chipping in with a vital opening goal over the weekend to spark their latest win.
Fortunately for Cleverley, the squad travels with a clean bill of health. I honestly think their resilience makes them a massive threat here.
Last matches of Plymouth Argyle
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Plymouth Argyle
2 : 0
Bradford City
League One
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Plymouth Argyle
2 : 4
Coventry City
Carabao Cup
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Wycombe Wanderers
1 : 1
Plymouth Argyle
League One
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Plymouth Argyle
1 : 3
Stockport County
League One
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Plymouth Argyle
2 : 0
Exeter City
Carabao Cup
Plymouth Argyle lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Murphy Cooper
Defenders
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22
Alex Hartridge
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5
Julio Pleguezuelo
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24
Alex Mitchell
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45
Wes Harding
Midfielders
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14
Oliver Irow
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19
Tyreeq Bakinson
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7
Harvey White
Forwards
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11
Ronan Curtis
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27
Aribim Pepple
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9
Will Evans
Prediction
Everything points to a tight, low-scoring affair here, so I'm backing a 1-1 draw. Leicester simply can't buy a win right now. Their toothless attack makes a dominant home victory feel nearly impossible, especially with Oliver Skipp suspended. Yet, Plymouth aren't exactly free-scoring travelers either. I honestly think they'll both cancel each other out in a cagey tactical battle. Expect a hard-fought point apiece.
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals
- Five of the last seven games of Leicester City finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Leicester City didn’t score more than once in each of their last six outings.
- Only one of the last ten meetings between Leicester and Plymouth finished with over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Leicester City - Plymouth Argyle
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
22bet
2.17
Leicester City vs Plymouth Argyle standings in League One
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackpool | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Huddersfield Town | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Stockport County | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 6 |
| 4 | Sheffield Wednesday | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 6 |
| 5 | Mansfield Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 6 |
| 6 | Bradford City | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 8 | Barnsley | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 9 | Oxford United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 10 | Cambridge United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Burton Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Plymouth Argyle | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Luton Town | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 10 | -2 | 4 |
| 14 | AFC Wimbledon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Bromley | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 4 |
| 16 | Milton Keynes Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | Leyton Orient | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 18 | Peterborough United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 19 | Stevenage | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 21 | Leicester City | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 22 | Wycombe Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 7 | -4 | 2 |
| 23 | Reading | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 1 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 0 |