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Doncaster v Plymouth Stats

Data last updated: Fri 04 Sep 2026, 07:54 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Doncaster and Plymouth meet in a League One clash where both sides have shown a tendency to find the net this season. Doncaster have scored in most of their matches, while Plymouth's attacking play has been lively despite a slightly lower scoring rate. Both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, suggesting an open game with goal-scoring opportunities at both ends. Recent form data shows Doncaster with a 75% BTTS rate and Plymouth at 50%, indicating a good chance for goals from both sides in this fixture.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams to Score

  • Doncaster have a 75% BTTS rate this season, scoring in most matches.
  • Plymouth's BTTS rate stands at 50%, showing moderate goal-scoring consistency.
  • Average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 3.4, suggesting open games.
  • Both teams average over 11 shots per match, indicating offensive intent.
  • Key players like I. Watts contribute significantly to attacking threat.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model estimates a 70.8% chance for both teams to score, supported by Doncaster's high BTTS rate of 75% and Plymouth's consistent attacking output. Both sides average over 11 shots per game with multiple players showing strong goal threat metrics. The recent head-to-head average of 3.4 goals per game further supports an open, goal-filled encounter. There is no price warning, and the offer positive value with a 9.1% edge, making this a solid selection based on attacking tendencies and defensive vulnerabilities.

Model Chance70.8%
Strong positive
Doncaster BTTS Rate75%
Strong positive
Plymouth BTTS Rate50%
Positive
Average Shots per GameDoncaster 11.75, Plymouth 13.5
Positive
H2H Average Goals3.4 goals per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Both teams have shown attacking intent and defensive lapses that make both teams to score a compelling pick. Doncaster's strong home scoring and Plymouth's willingness to attack create a tactical scenario where goals at both ends are likely. The data confirms this with high shot volumes and goal averages supporting the selection.

Main risk

Clean-sheet strength on one side can quickly weaken the shared-scoring case.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking roles and defensive vulnerabilities

“Doncaster's offensive players like I. Hutchinson and Plymouth's C. Watts provide the attacking spark that should see both teams find the net. Their defensive records suggest an open game where both sides can capitalize on chances.”

Key Data Signals

Both Teams to Score evidence

Doncaster have a 75% BTTS rate this season, scoring in most matches.

Plymouth's BTTS rate stands at 50%, showing moderate goal-scoring consistency.

Average goals per game in their last 10 meetings is 3.4, suggesting open games.

Both teams average over 11 shots per match, indicating offensive intent.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last 10 matches between these teams, the average goals per game is 3.4, indicating a trend towards high-scoring encounters.
  • This suggests a fast tempo and attacking style from both sides, supporting the likelihood of both teams scoring and an over 2.5 goals scenario.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Doncaster1
Avg goals scored
Plymouth1
Doncaster1.25
Avg goals conceded
Plymouth1.5
Doncaster75%
BTTS rate
Plymouth50%
Doncaster50%
Over 2.5 goals
Plymouth25%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.1 pts
1.62
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 55%
2.05
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 67%
1.22
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.75
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 31%
2.75
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 33%
2.2
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Doncaster's 75% BTTS rate and Plymouth's 50% rate reflect a tendency for both sides to score in their matches. Their last 10 meetings averaged 3.4 goals per game, highlighting open encounters with goal opportunities for both teams, reinforcing the BTTS selection.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.1 pts
1.62
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Plymouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 54%
2
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Plymouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 44%
2.75
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Doncaster Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Doncaster to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.75
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The Both Teams to Score market is priced attractively with implying a 61.7% chance, while the model estimates a higher 70.8% probability, indicating positive value. This suggests the market may be underestimating the likelihood of both sides scoring, supported by strong attacking stats and recent form.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Doncaster4.5
Avg corners for
Plymouth6.75
Doncaster11
Avg total corners
Plymouth11.5
Doncaster1.75
Avg yellow cards
Plymouth1.75
Doncaster11.75
Avg shots
Plymouth13.5
Best odds for this sectionOver 10.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Highlighted because this is the strongest available price in this section.
1.91
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Both teams generate significant attacking pressure, with Doncaster averaging 4.5 corners and Plymouth 6.75 per match. Shot volumes are high, with Plymouth averaging 13.5 shots and Doncaster 11.75, supporting an open game with multiple goal attempts. Discipline is balanced, with both sides averaging 1.75 yellow cards, indicating moderate physicality without excessive fouling.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Doncaster

DDDL
Last 50W 3D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 3D 1L
01 Sep 2026H Notts County1-1
29 Aug 2026A Stevenage2-2
22 Aug 2026H Barnsley0-0
15 Aug 2026A Mansfield Town1-2

Plymouth

LWDL
Last 51W 1D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 2L
01 Sep 2026A Leicester0-2
29 Aug 2026H Bradford2-0
22 Aug 2026A Wycombe1-1
15 Aug 2026H Stockport County1-3
Best odds for this sectionAway / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 65% · edge +7.6 pts
1.53
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 69%
1.4
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Plymouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 54%
2
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Plymouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 44%
2.75
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Doncaster Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Doncaster to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.4
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Recent form shows Doncaster with 3 points and a 75% BTTS rate, indicating consistent scoring and conceding. Plymouth has 4 points with a 50% BTTS rate, showing moderate goal involvement. Both teams have scored and conceded in recent matches, suggesting a continuation of mutual goal-scoring in this fixture.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Doncaster wins
1Draws
5Plymouth wins
07 Mar 2026Plymouth v Doncaster2-1
20 Dec 2025Doncaster v Plymouth1-5
29 Jan 2022Doncaster v Plymouth1-3
25 Sep 2021Plymouth v Doncaster2-1
06 Mar 2021Doncaster v Plymouth2-1
27 Oct 2020Plymouth v Doncaster2-1
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetfred guide price · Model 71% vs implied 62% · edge +9.1 pts
1.62
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Plymouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 44%
2.75
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Doncaster to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.4
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 29%
3.4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 49%
1.75
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The head-to-head sample of 10 matches shows an average of 3.4 goals per game, indicating that previous meetings have been open and goal-rich. This historical trend supports the BTTS pick, as both teams have consistently found the net against each other in recent seasons.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

League One

Doncaster4
Played
Plymouth4
Doncaster1
Avg goals for
Plymouth1
Doncaster1.3
Avg goals against
Plymouth1.5
Doncaster1
Clean sheets
Plymouth1
Best odds for this sectionPlymouth Draw No BetBet365 guide price · Model 54% vs implied 50% · edge +4.1 pts
2
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Plymouth to WinBetMGM guide price · model 44%
2.75
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Doncaster Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 50%
1.8
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Doncaster to WinBet365 guide price · model 40%
2.4
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Season statistics reveal Doncaster scores 1 goal per game and concedes 1.25, while Plymouth scores 1 and concedes 1.5. These figures indicate defensive vulnerabilities and offensive capability on both sides, aligning with the BTTS market as both teams have the capacity to score and concede.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
16Plymouth44112-2
20Doncaster34031-1
Doncaster sits 20th and Plymouth 16th in League One, both with low point totals early in the season. While league position suggests some defensive frailty, the standings mainly provide background as both teams seek points, likely encouraging open play and goal-scoring opportunities to improve their positions.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

50%Doncaster Over 2.5
25%Plymouth Over 2.5
3.4H2H avg goals
Over the last 10 matches between these teams, the average goals per game is 3.4, indicating a trend towards high-scoring encounters. This suggests a fast tempo and attacking style from both sides, supporting the likelihood of both teams scoring and an over 2.5 goals scenario.

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