Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Live Score, Stream, H2H and Prediction (26.07.2025)

Plymouth Argyle host Bristol City in a Club Friendly Games encounter on July 26, 2025, as both English clubs prepare for their upcoming competitive seasons. Plymouth enter this friendly fixture with mixed pre-season results, having secured wins against Truro City and Coventry City but suffering defeats to Eintracht Braunschweig and Leeds United. Bristol City arrive with concerning recent form, including heavy losses to Bournemouth and Sheffield United. Historically, this matchup favors Bristol City who've dominated recent meetings with four wins in their last five encounters. This friendly provides crucial preparation opportunities as both sides refine tactics ahead of their respective league campaigns.

Current Form Comparison

Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
Good • Neutral
VS
Bristol City
Bad • Negative
Bristol City
5
CheckForm Rating
-6.3
Plymouth Argyle is 179% better in CheckForm™

Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Recent Form Analysis

Plymouth Argyle Recent Form

Plymouth Argyle show promising attacking form with three wins in their last five matches, scoring multiple goals in victories against Truro City, Preston North End, and Coventry City. However, defensive vulnerabilities emerged in losses to Eintracht Braunschweig and Leeds United. Their pre-season form suggests an ability to create scoring opportunities but highlights defensive concerns that require attention before competitive fixtures resume.

Plymouth Argyle Last 5 Matches:
W L L W W
DateOpponentResultScore
Wed Jul 16Truro CityWin2-3
Fri Jul 11Eintracht BraunschweigLoss0-1
Sat May 03Leeds UnitedLoss1-2
Sat Apr 26Preston North EndWin1-2
Mon Apr 21Coventry CityWin3-1

Bristol City Recent Form

Bristol City's recent form raises significant concerns with four losses in their last five matches, including heavy 6-2 and 4-0 defeats. Their only positive result came in a 2-2 draw against Preston North End. Defensive fragility is evident as they conceded 18 goals across these five fixtures. This friendly provides a critical opportunity to address systemic defensive issues before competitive matches resume.

Bristol City Last 5 Matches:
L L L D L
DateOpponentResultScore
Sat Jul 19BournemouthLoss6-2
Mon May 12Sheffield UnitedLoss3-0
Thu May 08Sheffield UnitedLoss0-3
Sat May 03Preston North EndDraw2-2
Mon Apr 28Leeds UnitedLoss4-0

Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Head-to-Head Record

Bristol City dominate the historical record with four wins in five encounters against Plymouth Argyle, who have yet to secure a victory in this matchup. Recent meetings show Bristol City claiming three wins in the last five fixtures, including a 4-0 victory in their most decisive result. Goals have been scarce for Plymouth, averaging just 0.6 per match compared to Bristol City's 2.4. This friendly offers Plymouth a chance to reset their historical narrative against a club that has consistently had their number. Expert analysis and predictions for this Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City encounter .

Plymouth Argyle Plymouth Argyle
Bristol City Bristol City
Won (0%) Draw (20%) Won (80%)
0
1
4
Recent Head-to-Head Results
DateCompetitionResult
Wed Jan 01Club Friendly Games Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Bristol City
Sat Nov 30Club Friendly Games Bristol City 4-0 Plymouth Argyle
Mon Apr 01Club Friendly Games Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Bristol City
Tue Sep 19Club Friendly Games Bristol City 4-1 Plymouth Argyle
Sat Jul 16Club Friendly Games Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Bristol City
Oscar Hasley

Expert Betting Analysis

by Oscar Hasley, Football Betting Analyst

Professional betting insights and statistical analysis for this fixture

Read Oscar Hasley's expert prediction for Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City →

Head to Head meetings Plymouth Argyle - Bristol City

  • Matches5
  • The biggest draw2-2
  • The most effective match1-4
Plymouth Argyle logo

Plymouth Argyle

Bristol City logo

Bristol City

  • 0

    Victories

  • 2

    Draws

  • 4

    Victories

Victories

Home team logo

0

4

Away team logo

Scored goals

Home team logo

3

12

Away team logo

Average per game

Home team logo

0.6

2.4

Away team logo

The biggest victory

Home team logo

0

0-4

Away team logo
Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle

Bristol City

Bristol City

Key Match Statistics

Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle
3 wins in last 5
VS
Bristol City
5 without a win
Bristol City
2.9
Goals Scored Per Game
2.9
1.35
Goals Conceded Per Game
1.2
5
CheckForm Rating
-6.3

Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Frequently Asked Questions

When is Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City and what time does it start?

The match will take place on July 26, 2025 at 14:00 UTC.

What is the head-to-head record between Plymouth Argyle and Bristol City?

In their 5 previous meetings, Bristol City has dominated with 4 wins while Plymouth Argyle has 0 wins. There's been 1 draw, with Bristol City scoring 12 goals to Plymouth's 3.

Which team is in better form ahead of the match?

Plymouth Argyle shows stronger recent form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches (CheckForm rating: 5-Good), while Bristol City is winless in their last 5 with 4 losses and 1 draw (CheckForm rating: -6.3-Bad).

What is at stake in this Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City match?

As a Club Friendly Games fixture, both teams will look to build momentum and test tactics ahead of their competitive seasons, with Plymouth seeking to extend positive form and Bristol City aiming to reverse their winless streak.

What can we expect from this Club Friendly Games fixture?

Given both teams average 2.9 goals per game, this match could feature attacking football with goal-scoring opportunities, though tactical experimentation may influence the final outcome.

How do both teams typically perform in Club Friendly Games matches?

Friendlies often involve squad rotations and tactical experiments, so performance may not directly reflect competitive form, though both teams have shown consistent scoring ability in recent matches.

Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Match Preview Summary

This friendly encounter features contrasting recent forms between two attack-minded teams. Plymouth Argyle enters with momentum from 3 wins in their last 5 matches and a positive CheckForm rating (5), while Bristol City seeks to end a 5-match winless streak. Statistically, both teams average 2.9 goals per game, suggesting offensive potential, though Plymouth's higher goals conceded rate (1.35 vs 1.2) could be exploited. Historically, Bristol City dominates the head-to-head with 4 wins in 5 meetings. Key factors will include Plymouth's ability to convert home advantage into continued form improvement, and Bristol's urgency to reverse negative momentum. Given the friendly context, expect tactical experimentation but competitive intensity as both sides prepare for their upcoming seasons.

Gary Redknapp

Gary Redknapp

Football Analyst