Doncaster Rovers FC
Football England - EFL League One Eco-Power Stadium Sat 20 Dec 10:00
Plymouth Argyle FC
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League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Plymouth

Doncaster square off against Plymouth at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 20 December.

Best Bet Has to Be Under 2.5

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Doncaster go up against Plymouth. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -116 and we anticipate a return here.

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3-1 Triumph for Plymouth in Last H2H

Doncaster Rovers lost on the road in their last League One game, making it back-to-back league defeats. Cardiff City won 4-3 at Cardiff City Stadium.

Plymouth Argyle made it back-to-back League One victories after a 1-0 home win over Rotherham United at Home Park.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Plymouth have beaten Doncaster in the last two encounters. Away at Eco-Power Stadium, the most recent scoreline was 3-1 which came after a 2-1 home win at Home Park. The previous 5 matches featuring these sides have resulted in three Plymouth victories and two Doncaster wins.

League One G W D L GF GA GD GD P
14 Plymouth logo Plymouth 29 11 4 14 36 42 -6 36:42 37
22 Doncaster logo Doncaster 28 8 6 14 31 45 -14 31:45 30
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Confirmed Lineups

Doncaster confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Sean Grehan, Jamie Sterry, Jay McGrath, Luke Molyneux, George Broadbent, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, James Maxwell, Jordan Gibson, Brandon Hanlan.

Plymouth confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Conor Hazard (GK), Joe Edwards, Mathias Ross, Alexander Mitchell, Ayman Benarous, Joe Ralls, Malachi Boateng, Matthew Sorinola, Owen Oseni, Bali Mumba, Lorent Tolaj.

Doncaster vs Plymouth Prediction & Betting Tips

Gear up for Doncaster vs Plymouth with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We don’t think there will be too many goals in this League One encounter. The price of -116 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent League One stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Doncaster vs Plymouth league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Plymouth games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Plymouth games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Plymouth games.
Under 2.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Doncaster Doncaster logo 1 - 1 Plymouth logo Plymouth

Our prediction is a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +440. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lorent Tolaj to Score +205 BetMGM logo

Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth) has scored in his past two League One games on the road. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +205 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -116
Asian Handicap Plymouth +0.5 -122
Anytime Goalscorer Lorent Tolaj +205

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Under 2.5 goals, Plymouth to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap together with Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth) to score.

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Doncaster vs Plymouth Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Doncaster Favourites to Win According to Bookies

For this League One encounter, the bookmakers have Doncaster Rovers as the -110 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 52% chance of triumphing. Plymouth Argyle are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at +275.

Doncaster are -116 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Plymouth +0.5 at -122 instead.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Under and Over 2.5 Goals are available at similar odds. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Billy Sharp Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Billy Sharp at +350 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Billy Sharp (Doncaster)
First
+143
Anytime
+350
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Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)
First
+195
Anytime
+500
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Lorent Tolaj (Plymouth)
First
+205
Anytime
+500
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Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)
First
+265
Anytime
+600
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Doncaster Have Four Wins from Past Ten Home Clashes

Doncaster have clocked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Plymouth have collected six defeats and four victories in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

Plymouth overcame Doncaster 3-1 when the sides last met at Eco-Power Stadium. The past 3 H2H games at Eco-Power Stadium have seen two Doncaster victories and just one triumph for Plymouth.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Doncaster logo Doncaster Home Stats 4-2-4 2.40 1.20 1.20 5 5 7 3
Plymouth logo Plymouth Away Stats 4-0-6 3.00 1.20 1.80 5 5 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Doncaster logo Doncaster League Stats
Plymouth logo Plymouth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Doncaster vs Plymouth Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Doncaster vs Plymouth before making your bets. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed League One lineups and the latest injury reports.

Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Doncaster Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

29 Thimothee Lo-Tutala
27 Sean Grehan 2 Jamie Sterry 6 Jay McGrath
7 Luke Molyneux 8 George Broadbent 4 Owen Bailey 15 Harry Clifton 3 James Maxwell
11 Jordan Gibson 9 Brandon Hanlan
1 Conor Hazard
8 Joe Edwards 2 Mathias Ross 15 Alexander Mitchell 14 Ayman Benarous
32 Joe Ralls 19 Malachi Boateng
29 Matthew Sorinola 18 Owen Oseni 11 Bali Mumba
9 Lorent Tolaj

Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Doncaster Substitutes

  • 1Ian Lawlor
  • 5Matthew Pearson
  • 14Billy Sharp
  • 17Glenn Middleton
  • 22Robbie Gotts
  • 23Jack Senior
  • 33Ben Close

Plymouth Substitutes

  • 4B. Sarpong-Wiredu
  • 6Kornel Szucs
  • 10Xavier Amaechi
  • 20Law McCabe
  • 21Luca Ashby-Hammond
  • 27Aribim Pepple
  • 43Sam Hayman

Previous Doncaster Lineups

13 Dec League One
Cardiff 4-3 Doncaster
09 Dec League One
Doncaster 0-2 Stockport
06 Dec FA Cup
Chesterfield 1-2 Doncaster
29 Nov League One
Doncaster 2-1 Peterborough
22 Nov League One
Stevenage 0-0 Doncaster
15 Nov League One
Lincoln 2-1 Doncaster

Previous Plymouth Lineups

13 Dec League One
Plymouth 1-0 Rotherham
09 Dec League One
Wycombe 0-1 Plymouth
06 Dec League One
Plymouth 0-1 Bradford
29 Nov League One
Plymouth 0-3 Northampton
22 Nov League One
Port Vale 0-1 Plymouth
08 Nov League One
Huddersfield 3-1 Plymouth
Team Squads

Doncaster Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Grant McCann

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Owen Bailey 4 M 20 1800 20 0 6 2 3 0
Connor O'Riordan 12 D 19 1555 18 1 0 0 3 0
Thimothee Lo-Tutala 15 G 17 1530 17 3 0 0 1 0
Luke Molyneux 7 M 19 1527 18 1 3 5 4 0
George Broadbent 8 M 18 1430 16 2 0 1 5 0

Plymouth Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tom Cleverley

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Malachi Boateng 19 M 20 1770 20 0 1 3 3 0
Bali Mumba 17 D 20 1583 17 3 0 4 3 0
Lorent Tolaj 9 F 17 1481 17 0 8 1 2 1
Matthew Sorinola 29 D 19 1402 16 3 1 1 6 0
Alexander Mitchell 15 D 14 1163 14 1 0 0 2 0
England FlagLeague One Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 29 18 6 5 52:29 60
2 Lincoln 29 17 7 5 48:29 58
3 Bolton 30 14 10 6 38:27 52
4 Stockport 29 15 7 7 42:35 52
5 Bradford 28 14 7 7 36:31 49
6 Huddersfield 30 14 6 10 51:40 48
7 Luton 29 12 6 11 38:34 42
8 Stevenage 28 11 9 8 30:27 42
9 Wycombe 29 10 10 9 36:31 40
10 Reading 28 10 10 8 39:35 40
11 Mansfield 27 10 8 9 36:30 38
12 Peterborough 29 12 2 15 37:39 38
13 Exeter 28 11 4 13 33:30 37
14 Plymouth 29 11 4 14 36:42 37
15 Barnsley 25 10 6 9 40:41 36
16 Blackpool 29 9 5 15 35:42 32
17 Wimbledon 27 9 5 13 28:36 32
18 Leyton Orient 29 9 5 15 40:49 32
19 Wigan 28 7 10 11 29:34 31
20 Rotherham 28 8 7 13 31:40 31
21 Burton 28 8 7 13 30:41 31
22 Doncaster 28 8 6 14 31:45 30
23 Northampton 28 8 5 15 24:36 29
24 Port Vale 26 5 6 15 20:37 21
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cardiff 15 12 1 2 35:16 37
2 Lincoln 15 11 3 1 31:14 36
3 Bolton 15 10 4 1 26:9 34
4 Bradford 14 10 2 2 22:12 32
5 Huddersfield 15 9 4 2 29:13 31
6 Luton 15 8 4 3 22:13 28
7 Wycombe 15 8 3 4 26:15 27
8 Stockport 15 8 3 4 22:19 27
9 Reading 15 7 5 3 20:16 26
10 Stevenage 13 6 6 1 14:7 24
11 Exeter 13 7 2 4 20:12 23
12 Leyton Orient 15 6 5 4 23:17 23
13 Barnsley 12 7 1 4 25:18 22
14 Blackpool 15 6 4 5 24:21 22
15 Mansfield 13 6 3 4 21:12 21
16 Peterborough 15 6 2 7 21:18 20
17 Rotherham 14 5 5 4 18:19 20
18 Doncaster 14 5 4 5 20:21 19
19 Wigan 13 5 3 5 12:10 18
20 Northampton 14 5 3 6 14:14 18
21 Plymouth 15 5 3 7 16:20 18
22 Burton 14 5 3 6 16:20 18
23 Wimbledon 13 4 3 6 10:10 15
24 Port Vale 12 2 3 7 11:16 9