Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Blackburn Rovers have dropped points on the road once again, suffering their first defeat of the season. This has impacted their standings, as after the fifth round they were third, but now they're close to the elimination from the playoff zone. Will Plymouth Argyle manage to stall them too?
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle aren't as bad as many thought, at least not at home. At Home Park, the team has collected 7 points out of a possible 12, only falling to Stoke City due to failing to score. The team primarily struggles to find goals on their travels, where they've remained scoreless in three of their four away matches. This is quite common in the English second division, where few visiting teams try to dominate.
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers are now carrying a four-match winless streak and a mini-series of two away matches without finding the net. Road games have consistently posed a challenge for the team this season in the Championship. No home side has been defeated yet. Blackburn Rovers surged to the top of the table thanks to their scoring prowess, but that's beginning to wane. Last season's top scorer Sammie Szmodics has departed, and they've brought in Japan's Yuki Ohashi as a replacement. Ohashi has already netted four goals in eight games, but he last scored back in the fifth round. The team relies heavily on its central forward, which weakens them.
Plymouth Argyle vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction
Favouring Plymouth Argyle are the results of their head-to-head encounters from last season. At home, they thrashed Blackburn Rovers (3:0) and drew 1:1 in a high-scoring away match. The hosts are likely to pick up points again this Saturday.
