Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Heading into matchday 6, West Bromwich Albion are leading the Championship. Plymouth Argyle also have reason to be optimistic. In their previous match, the Devon club secured their first win of the season, and it was against a top side. Will they secure another win?
West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion started the season strong with a confident victory over Queens Park Rangers and have maintained that form. In matchday 5, Portsmouth tried to mount resistance, but their efforts were undone by Josh Maja’s goal in the first minute. This was Maja’s fifth goal of the season, making him the top scorer not only at the club but in the entire Championship. For their comprehensive 3:0 win, West Bromwich Albion needed only 19 shots (7 on target) and 2.14 xG.
Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle celebrated their first victory under Wayne Rooney’s management. A hallmark of all the teams Rooney has coached, known from his days at Manchester United and the England national team, is their fighting spirit. Whether it’s the entire season or a single match, his teams are accustomed to turning things around. In their game against Sunderland, who were leading after four rounds, Plymouth Argyle managed not only to salvage a draw but also to snatch a 3:2 victory in the 93rd minute. However, their finishing has been poor, with only a 23% conversion rate, 1.76 xG from 13 shots (6 on target). This season, they average 11 shots per match with 4.4 on target. Their stats drop significantly away from home to just 5.5 shots (1 on target), sharing the second-last spot with Cardiff City.
West Bromwich Albion vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction
In their last three head-to-head encounters, Plymouth Argyle have failed to score: 1:0, 0:0, 3:0. This season, West Bromwich Albion have yet to concede a goal at home, while Plymouth Argyle have scored only once in three away matches across all competitions. Based on these facts, we predict a clean sheet victory for West Bromwich Albion.
