Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City Prediction: Plymouth have a new coach

Plymouth Argyle will welcome Cardiff City at Home Park in Game Week 28 of the English Championship. Plymouth have a new coach to lead them. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Plymouth Argyle form

Erol Bulut has been open about his desire to strengthen his Cardiff squad this month in order to maintain their chances of promotion. However, the longer it takes to bring in new players, the more difficult it becomes for Cardiff, as they are now in the bottom half of the table. Although they have earned seven points from their last five games, their 3-0 loss to Leeds United was a clear sign that they were outplayed. It was crucial for Cardiff to secure a victory against Queens Park Rangers in between that defeat and their 2-0 loss to Leicester City, as it kept them in contention with the top five teams. There is a possibility that Joe Edwards may return to the Plymouth Argyle starting lineup as Kesler-Hayden has returned to Aston Villa. However, Sorinola and Devine may have to settle for places on the substitutes' bench. 

Plymouth Argyle Predicted Lineup

Hazard; Phillips, Scarr, Galloway; Edwards, Houghton, Gyabi, Mumba; Whittaker, Wright; Hardie

Cardiff City form

There is pressure on Cardiff to continue their recent success in away games, as they face a Plymouth team that is undergoing a transition period under new manager Ian Foster. Key players such as Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Luke Cundle, and Finn Azaz have left Plymouth, and although replacements have been found, they must perform well immediately to prevent the team from falling into the bottom three. Plymouth's 1-1 draw against Huddersfield Town last weekend was a step in the right direction, as they have now only lost one of their last seven Championship games. They currently have an eight-point lead over the relegation zone, but they must continue to improve in order to avoid the possibility of returning to League One in the second half of the season.

Joe Ralls is expected to miss out for Cardiff City due to a groin injury, and Andy Rinomhota or Rubin Colwill are likely replacements in midfield. Yakou Meite is likely to return to the attack. Players like Callum O'Dowda and Aaron Ramsey are still sidelined due to injury. 

Cardiff City Predicted Lineup

Alnwick; Ng, Goutas, McGuinness, Collins; Wintle, Siopis, Ralls; Bowler, Etete, Grant

Plymouth Argyle vs Cardiff City Expert Tips

With Plymouth missing some key players, the outcome of the game may be uncertain until they settle under Foster's leadership. This could present an opportunity for Cardiff City to secure a much-needed victory, even if it occurs in the later stages of the game.