Leeds United are looking to win against Plymouth Argyle, to qualify for the fifth round of the FA Cup, as they meet for their fourth round replay. During their fourth round meeting of these two teams, they were held into 1-1 draw. Leeds and Plymouth are no longer new to each other as they already have 41 meeting prior to this match. From those matches, Leeds recorded more wins, winning 20 matches, which bring them confidence. On the other hand, Plymouth is also doing well, winning 10 of those matches. A trip in the Premier League territory is at stake in this match, making Leeds and Plymouth eager for a win. The meeting between these two teams is on February 7, 2024, at 3:45 AM (GMT+8).
Leeds United
On January 27, Leeds winger Jaidon Anthony scored a goal worthy of winning any FA Cup tie at Elland Road. This evades futile Plymouth challenges and curling home with panache. Mustapha Bundu picked out Adam Randell’s run with 17 minutes remaining. Fortunately, the midfielder composedly finished to dampen the spirits of the Elland Road faithful. Plymouth, under Ian Foster, had a prime opportunity to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2006-07, having been dumped out three times in the fourth round since then. Plymouth have been building up a head of steam under Foster and made back-to-back Championship victories during a Swansea City sojourn at the weekend.
Leeds face three defensive injury victims in the midweek replay, including Stuart Dallas, Pascal Struijk, and Karl Darlow. Burnley loanee Connor Roberts has been added, but Jamie Shackleton’s illness prevents him from participating. Anthony was only brought on for the Bristol City win, and Bournemouth loanee Crysencio Summerville should be demoted.
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth have scored at least two goals in each of their last nine matches at Home Park, including three in each of their last five. Leeds may regret their wasted chances two weekends ago. However, failure to see off Foster’s side represents the only blot on the Whites’ 2024 notebook so far. In fact, each of the visitors’ other six matches since the turn of the year have ended in victory. This includes Saturday’s taxing Championship affair with Bristol City. The Whites have maintained their fifth clean sheet from their golden seven-match sequence. Additionally, they have been eliminated from just one of their last four FA Cup fourth-round ties. Leeds head to Home Park with a 10-game unbeaten run to protect against Plymouth, whose last win in this fixture came all the way back in the 1988-89 season.
Plymouth Argyle have signed teenage left-back Lino Sousa from Aston Villa, but he is unavailable for Tuesday’s game due to not being registered for the original tie. Darko Gyabi and Alfie Devine are also absent. Goalkeepers Randell and Wright are expected to replace them, while Bundu is down with a calf issue.
Prediction:
Leeds United (1.0)
Odds: -0.94
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