Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Both Blackburn Rovers and Plymouth Argyle won their most recent league fixtures, despite being at opposite ends of the table. While both teams have strong incentives to secure another victory, the hosts appear to have the advantage.
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers claimed an important win (2:0) over promotion rivals West Bromwich Albion, overtaking them in the standings to move into fifth place. However, Blackburn have injury concerns, with Yuki Ohashi (six goals) sidelined, while Andreas Weimann (eight) has found the net just 3 times in 11 matches since the start of the year. Fortunately, Makhtar Gueye scored twice against West Bromwich Albion. Now, the Senegalese forward has seven goals this season.
Plymouth Argyle
We expected Plymouth Argyle to beat Millwall after their historic FA Cup win over Liverpool, but we didn’t anticipate such a dominant scoreline—5:1. Two early goals within the first 10 minutes (including an own goal) set the tone for an emphatic victory, achieved with just 2.44 xG. This was Plymouth’s fourth consecutive unbeaten match, with their recent run including results against Sunderland (2:2) and West Bromwich Albion (2:1)—both teams in the top six.
Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction
Blackburn Rovers should prepare for a tough test against a confident Plymouth side. The visitors’ momentum and resilience make them a dangerous opponent. While Blackburn have a higher-quality squad, an outright win is far from guaranteed. If Plymouth do lose, it is unlikely to be by more than a single goal.
