Plymouth Argyle vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction: Blackburn Rovers are coming into the game after 8-0 win in cup game

Plymouth Argyle will welcome Blackburn Rovers at Home Park in Gameweek 5 of the English Championship.  Blackburn Rovers are coming into the game after 8-0 win in cup game. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Plymouth Argyle form

Plymouth Argyle triumphantly secured the League One championship last season, amassing an impressive 101 points to outshine Ipswich Town and Sheffield Wednesday, both of whom finished with over 90 points. However, Steven Schumacher's team has encountered difficulties in maintaining their performance during the early stages of the current season. Across all competitions, they have managed two wins, one draw, and three defeats, with their victories solely occurring at the beginning of the campaign. After commencing the season with a 3-1 triumph over Huddersfield Town, the Pilgrims also secured a 2-0 win against Leyton Orient in the first round of the EFL Cup. Nevertheless, victory has eluded them ever since. Following a goalless draw against Watford, the Devon-based club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Southampton and subsequently experienced another defeat by the same scoreline against Birmingham City. Consequently, Plymouth currently occupies the 16th position in the Championship table after four matches. While leading 2-0 in the second half, Plymouth seemed poised to defeat a Premier League team in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. However, Crystal Palace demonstrated their top-flight prowess in the closing stages, as Jean-Philippe Mateta's hat-trick inspired a 4-2 victory for the Eagles.

Plymouth Argyle Predicted Lineup

Hazard; Edwards, Scarr, Gibson, Kesler-Hayden; Azaz, Houghton, Randell; Whittaker, Hardie, Mumba

Blackburn Rovers form

Following their midweek exit from the EFL Cup, Plymouth was no match for Blackburn Rovers, who secured their place in the third round with an impressive 8-0 victory over Harrogate Town. The domination came from a variety of players, with seven different individuals contributing to the scoresheet. John Buckley's contribution was particularly notable as he scored two goals, helping Blackburn achieve their biggest ever away win in their 148-year history. This is also the first time since Boxing Day 1963, when they defeated West Ham United 8-2, that Blackburn has scored eight goals in a single game. Jon Dahl Tomasson's team has now won four out of their six matches across all competitions this season, with one draw and one loss. It's important to mention, however, that Blackburn's start to their Championship campaign has been inconsistent, with a win against West Bromwich Albion, a draw with Rotherham United, and a loss to Hull City. Despite encountering difficulties, the Lancashire club bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Watford last week. Despite facing 24 shots from the opposition and having only 34% possession, Ryan Hedges managed to find the back of the net 18 minutes from time to secure the win.

Blackburn Rovers Predicted Lineup

Pears; Rankin-Costello, Carter, Hyam, Brittain; Travis, Wharton; Hedges, Szmodics, Dolan; Leonard

Plymouth Argyle vs Blackburn Rovers Expert Tips

After their dominant victory over Harrogate earlier this week, Blackburn appears poised to continue their winning streak in the Championship on Saturday, securing yet another loss for the Pilgrims, who have experienced a string of defeats. A draw is also a likely possibility with over 2.5 goals.