Blackburn Rovers vs Plymouth Argyle: Betting Odds & Prediction

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Written by: Jamie Terry

Blackburn Rovers host relegation rivals Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon as both sides hover just two points above the relegation zone.

Kick-off is set for 3pm UK time at Ewood Park. 

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Both sides head into the match on the back of disappointing results.

Blackburn manager John Eustace is yet to win a game in charge since replacing Jon Dahl Tomasson in February. Rovers have won just one of their last 15 games in the Championship, and find themselves in 17th position heading into the weekend. 

Attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics has scored 20 and assisted 3 in the Championship this season, making him the division’s top scorer. He has contributed to 46% of Blackburn’s goals this campaign, and the Englishman remains a key component if his side are to retain their status in England's second division next year. 

Plymouth are on a similar run of form under Ian Foster. After initially going unbeaten in his first three games, Plymouth have now lost four of his last five league games while only scoring twice during this period.

Foster's side suffered a crushing blow last time out with a 1-0 away defeat to Sheffield Wednesday, who currently sit second from bottom. The gap between the two sides now sits at just two points, with Plymouth currently meandering in 16th place. Argyle are only above Blackburn on goal difference heading into the fixture. 

Similar to Rovers' reliance on Szmodics, Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie hold equal significance for Plymouth. They have contributed to 40 of Plymouth’s 53 goals this season, with Whittaker having contributed to 24 and Hardie 16.

Plymouth have the third-worst away record in the division however, having only won two of their 18 away games and scoring 15 goals. 

Team News

Rovers head into this must-win game without six first-team players. Two of their most used players this season, Sondre Tronstad and Hayden Carter, are unavailable, as are Joe Rankin-Costello, John Fleck, and Ryan Hedges. Harry Leonard is a doubt.

Plymouth head into the game with a fully fit squad, boosting their chances of a positive result at Ewood Park.

Betting Odds

Blackburn's home advantage makes them favourites on the moneyline heading into Saturday. Betfair, UniBET and William Hill are offering the hosts at 4/5 (an implied probability of 55.6%).

Bet365 give underdogs Plymouth a 15/4 chance of ending their winless streak (carrying an implied probability of 21.1%). The draw comes in at 29/10 with Betfair and Sky Bet (an implied probability of 25.6%). 

Prediction

OddsNow back Blackburn on the moneyline to hand manager Eustace his first win since taking charge. 

OddsNow's Pick: Blackburn Rovers to win (4/5 @ William Hill)

 

 

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