Our prediction for this Championship match:
Bristol City will be aiming to recover from back-to-back defeats to Burnley and Watford when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 18. The Robins failed to win the last five home games, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat Plymouth, who struggle on the road. Haydon Roberts is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while the likes of Bell, McCrorie, Benarous, Tanner, and Williams remain in the recovery room.
The Pilgrims, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 6-1 loss to Norwich City. As Plymouth continue with their bad habit of struggling on the travels, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Liam Manning’s troops. Speaking of the away team, the likes of Cissoko, Edwards, Galloway, Hazard, and Tijani should miss out with injuries. In their last meeting at Ashton Gate Bristol City outplayed Plymouth 4-1.
Highlighted Team (Bristol City):
Bristol City are one of the two famous clubs from the city of Bristol. Formed in 1894 the Robins mostly participated in English lower leagues and they have never played in the Premier League. Bristol City’s bitterest rivals are Bristol Rovers and it has to be noted that two teams first met in 1897. Bristol City have outplayed their local rivals on 43 occasions in the Bristol Derby.
Cardiff City are regarded as Bristol City’s bitter rivals as well. The Robins play their home games at Ashton Gate, the stadium that was opened in 1887. Bristol City were semi-finalists of the League Cup two times (1970/1971, 1988/1989), with the team making it to the FA Cup final in 1909.
The Robins faced Manchester United in the title game, but they failed to upset the English giants in the Crystal Palace clash. It is well known that Bristol City footballers wear red shirts and blue shorts.