Plymouth Argyle vs Bristol City Prediction: Plymouth are trying to avoid relegation

Plymouth Argyle will welcome Bristol City at Home Park in Game Week 40 of the English Championship. Plymouth are trying to avoid relegation this season. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

After an impressive 2-0 win against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on February 24, Plymouth Argyle have struggled to secure a victory in March, only managing to earn a single point from five matches. Despite taking the lead against Norwich at Carrow Road on Good Friday, thanks to a goal from Morgan Whittaker, Plymouth ultimately lost the match due to goals from Joshua Sargent and an own goal from Ashley Phillips.

The team had been relying on their strong performances at Home Park to avoid relegation earlier in the season, but a series of losses at home prior to the international break has put them in a precarious position just two points above the relegation zone. The departures of manager Steven Schumacher and key player Finn Azaz have also impacted their performance this season.

With a win rate of 27% since taking over at the start of the year, manager Ian Foster is facing increasing criticism from fans and may need to ensure Plymouth's survival in the Championship in order to secure his job for the next season.

Cooper; Phillips, Gibson, Pleguezuelo; Sorinola, Randell, Houghton, Miller; Whittaker, Devine, Hardie

Demonstrating their ability to perform on important occasions, Bristol City pleased their fans at Ashton Gate with a victory over Enzo Maresca's Leicester on Good Friday. The Foxes, who are vying for the title, have only managed to win one of their last six Championship matches, causing their promotion hopes to waver. Max O'Leary's exceptional goalkeeping and some missed opportunities by Jamie Vardy allowed the Robins to take the lead with Anis Mehmeti's powerful strike in the 73rd minute, marking his third goal of the season in the second tier.

Looking ahead to their next match at Home Park on Easter Monday, Bristol City's manager Liam Manning immediately shifted his focus from the Leicester win and urged his team to maintain consistent performance until the end of the season. Despite the dismissal of Nigel Pearson earlier in the campaign, Bristol City has struggled to meet expectations and challenge for a spot in the top six, currently holding 13th place in the Championship standings.

Their impressive victory over Plymouth earlier in the season showcased Bristol City's potential, with goals from Sam Bell, Matty James, Mark Sykes, and Harry Cornick securing a win and extending Plymouth's winless streak on the road to four league matches at the start of the campaign.

O'Leary; Vyner, Dickie, Roberts; McCrorie, Knight, James, Pring; Mehmeti, Twine, Conway

Despite facing recent challenges, Plymouth will aim for a crucial victory in their upcoming home match on Monday in order to improve their chances of avoiding relegation. Bristol City's win over Leicester in their last match was hard-fought, but we predict that their unpredictable performance may become evident once again when they play at Home Park.