Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion Prediction: Both teams suffered defeats in last game

Plymouth Argyle will welcome West Bromwich Albion at Home Park in Game Week 29 of the English Championship. Both teams suffered defeats in their respective last championship games. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Plymouth Argyle form

Following an impressive six-game unbeaten streak in the Championship and the FA Cup since New Year's Day, Plymouth's 2024 season took a downturn in recent matches. The Green Army has now gone four games without a win after a visit from Daniel Farke's Leeds, who showcased their Premier League quality. A slow start from the Pilgrims allowed Willy Gnonto to score for Leeds, with Georginio Rutter adding another goal in the second half despite Plymouth's improved performance. This string of poor results has seen Ian Foster's side slip towards the relegation zone in the Championship standings, with Queens Park Rangers trailing by just five points with a game in hand. 

Plymouth has had to make changes to their squad due to loan players departing and a former coach moving to Stoke City, with new additions like Alfie Devine and Ashley Phillips from Tottenham Hotspur. The team's home form has been crucial in keeping them away from the relegation battle, as they suffered their first home defeat in the Championship since October against Leeds. 

Plymouth are planning to bring Ryan Hardie back into the starting lineup for their upcoming match after he was rested on the bench due to fatigue. It is likely that New Zealand international Ben Waine will make room for him in the team. In addition, Brendan Galloway may be included in a new back three formation alongside Phillips and Gibson. Darko Gyabi is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last match against Leeds, possibly replacing either Jordan Houghton or Adam Randell.Mustapha Bundu made a return to Plymouth's squad after recovering from a calf strain and will be looking to get more playing time against West Brom. 

Plymouth Argyle Predicted Lineup

Hazard, Phillips, Gibson, Galloway, Sorinola, Gyabi, Houghton, Miller, Whittaker, Devine, and Hardie.

West Bromwich Albion form

West Brom, on the other hand, suffered their first home defeat at The Hawthorns since December 2 against Southampton, who bounced back from a previous loss to Bristol City. The Saints dominated the game and secured their 20th win of the season in the Championship. New majority owner Shilen Patel watched his team in action for the first time, marking the end of Guochuan Lai's ownership. Under coach Carlos Corberan, West Brom has transformed into a strong contender for a top-six finish, currently sitting in fifth place. Injuries have led the team to recruit new players like Mikey Johnston, Andreas Weimann, and academy product Tom Fellows, who have all made significant contributions to the team's recent success. Semi Ajayi could partner with Cedric Kipre in West Brom's defense following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations final defeat.

West Bromwich Albion Predicted Lineup

Palmer, Furlong, Kipre, Ajayi, Townsend, Yokuslu, Mowatt, Wallace, Swift, Johnston, and Thomas-Asante.

Plymouth Argyle vs West Bromwich Albion Expert Tips

Despite a tough loss in their previous match, Plymouth have a good chance of earning points against West Brom, who have struggled in away games. While West Brom will be looking for a win to solidify their position in the top six, we predict that Plymouth will manage to secure at least a draw.