PLYMOUTH, England (Interstat) — Plymouth Argyle will look to replicate a dominant recent victory over Burton Albion when the two sides meet in a League One fixture at Home Park on Sunday.

The Pilgrims delivered a statement performance in the last head-to-head, routing Burton 4-0 at the Pirelli Stadium on Sept. 27. That result forms a stark backdrop for this rematch.

Plymouth (10-7-8) enters the new year in a patch of inconsistent form. A 5-1 road thrashing of Doncaster on Dec. 20 showcased their potential, but it was bookended by a 4-1 home loss to Reading on Dec. 26 and a 1-1 draw at Stevenage on Thursday. Their home record has been similarly mixed, with just one win in their last four league outings at Home Park.

Burton Albion (8-6-11), meanwhile, arrives seeking a response after a difficult festive period. Following a thrilling 5-1 home win over Northampton Town on Dec. 26, the Brewers have suffered consecutive 2-0 defeats to Wigan Athletic and Reading, failing to score in both. Their away form is a significant concern, having lost four of their last five league games on the road, including the heavy defeat to Plymouth.

The statistical projection service Interstat simulates a tight, low-scoring affair, predicting a 1-1 draw.

Sunday’s match offers Plymouth a chance to solidify a playoff push and build momentum before a challenging January schedule that sees them face Peterborough United, Luton Town and Mansfield Town later in the month.

For Burton, mired in the lower half of the table, the game is an opportunity to halt a slide and gain revenge. Their upcoming calendar is congested, featuring a potential FA Cup third-round replay against Boreham Wood on Jan. 10 before a crucial league run against fellow mid-table and struggling sides.

Historically, the margin has been decisive when these teams meet. The last five matches have all been decided by two or more goals. Whether Plymouth can again find that attacking fluency or Burton can stiffen their defense will likely determine if that trend continues.

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. local time at Home Park.