Plymouth Argyle kick off 2024 with a challenging home fixture against Bristol City in Round 25 of the EFL Championship at Home Park. After recently parting ways with head coach Wayne Rooney, the Pilgrims will aim to end their nine-game winless streak and begin the new year positively.
In their last outing of 2024, Plymouth suffered a 2-0 loss at the Kassam Stadium against Oxford United. This extended their winless run to nine matches, consisting of six defeats and three draws since their 1-0 victory over Portsmouth on November 5. As a result, they find themselves at the bottom of the Championship table with just 18 points from 23 matches, leading to Rooney’s dismissal.
On the other hand, Bristol City concluded 2024 on a high note with a commanding 3-0 home victory against Portsmouth at Ashton Gate. This followed their narrow 1-0 win over Luton Town on Boxing Day, marking an end to their four-game winless streak. Currently, the Robins sit in 10th place with 33 points from 24 matches, level with Sheffield Wednesday and Swansea City.
Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City: Key Stats and Facts
•In their past 65 encounters, Bristol City hold the upper hand with 39 wins, while Plymouth have secured 23 victories, and 13 matches have ended in a draw.
•Bristol City are on a five-game winning streak against Plymouth, netting 11 goals and recording four clean sheets since their 1-0 defeat in August 2018.
•The Robins have struggled on the road recently, failing to win their last four away games, collecting only one point from a possible 12 since defeating Norwich City 2-0 on November 9.
•Despite their struggles, Plymouth have been resilient at Home Park, going unbeaten in seven of their last eight home matches, including four wins and three draws since September.
Match Prediction
Plymouth Argyle will be looking to bounce back from a tough run of results, hoping that the managerial change sparks a revival. However, Bristol City seem to have rediscovered their rhythm and are well-positioned to capitalize on Plymouth’s struggles.
Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 1-2 Bristol City
Betting Tips
1.Result: Back Bristol City to win.
2.First to Score: Bristol City, as they’ve scored first in their last five matches.
3.Card Count: Expect fewer than five cards in the match, as Bristol City have seen under five bookings in eight of their previous 10 games.
