Derby County travel to Plymouth Argyle in the Championship on Saturday afternoon.
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Our 3 Predictions For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County
- 1st Prediction: Plymouth Argyle to win 7/4
- 2nd Prediction: Both teams to score: yes 19/20
- 3rd Prediction: Marcus Harness to be carded 9/2
1st Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County: Plymouth Argyle to win 7/4
Saturday’s relegation six-pointer sees two teams who are close to one another in the table and in relatively similar form face off. Despite being away from home, the bookmakers have Derby County as the favourites heading into the game. As a result, fans should consider predicting Plymouth Argyle to win as there is not much to choose between the teams and they also have more favourable odds. Miron Muslic’s side picked up a big win in midweek against fellow relegation strugglers Portsmouth City away from home. This was Argyle’s first away win this season which will give Muslic’s men a massive confidence boost heading into Saturday. There are only three other teams in the Championship who have one win on their travels and one of those teams is Derby County. Despite winning their last two games, which were both at home, the Rams have only picked up one point on the road since Christmas.
2nd Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County: Both teams to score: yes 19/20
Those looking for a prediction which does not depend on the result should consider predicting both teams to score. Despite the January signings of Nikola Katic and Maksym Talovierov, Plymouth Argyle still have the worst defensive record in the league by some distance. They have conceded a staggering two goals per game over the course of this season and they have also conceded the best part of 6 xG more than any other Championship team. This defensive record has not shown any signs of improving either. In their last five games in all competitions, Argyle have conceded 10 goals, almost as many as Burnley have conceded in the entire season. Derby County’s defence is also quite poor, though it is much better than Argyle’s. The Rams have kept just eight clean sheets this campaign, the 17th-best record in the league, and they concede 1.3 goals per game on average
3rd Prediction For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County: Marcus Harness to be carded 9/2
Derby County’s Marcus Harness has picked up nine yellow cards in the league this season, yet the bookmakers are still offering very good odds on predicting the 29-year-old to get carded. Harness, who played twice for Ipswich in the Premier League this season, has been in particularly poor disciplinary form of late, picking up four yellow cards in the 10 Championship games that he has played since the 21st of January. The most recent of these cards came in his last game against Coventry City. The fact that an attacking player has accumulated so many yellow cards may surprise some, but it seems as though Harness is getting these cards for an accumulation of more minor offences. He commits 2 fouls per 90 on average, more than any other player at Derby and the 19th-most of any player to have appeared in the Championship this season. However, predictors should be wary that, if he can get through Saturday’s game, Harness will not have to face a ban for 10 yellow cards which may lead to the forward being more careful on Saturday.
Best Odds For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County
| Bookmaker | Plymouth Argyle | Draw | Derby County |
| 10Bet | 188/100 | 205/100 | 154/100 |
| Cosmobet | 37/20 | 37/20 | 3/2 |
| Myriadplay | 7/4 | 2/1 | 3/2 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Plymouth head into Saturday’s game sitting in 24th place in the Championship with 33 points from 37 games. Their win at Portsmouth on Wednesday night was vital in making sure that they did not get cut adrift at the bottom of the table and they will be desperately hoping for victory against Derby as their relatively easy run of fixtures begins to end. Miron Muslic will be disappointed that his side have not capitalised on playing consecutive games against the likes of Luton Town and Cardiff City, but he will also know that building momentum as they begin to play higher quality teams is important. John Eustace has got his Derby County side firing after a tough first three games in charge. The Rams now sit in 22nd place with 35 points from 37 games, just one point off safety. The Derby players will know that a win on Saturday could move them out of the relegation zone and Eustace will be hoping that this prospect galvanises the players enough that they forget about their dismal record away from home. The Rams have a much easier run-in than Plymouth, as they play Portsmouth, Luton, Stoke City and Hull City in the final weeks of the season which should give fans hope that they can secure survival. The game between the two sides earlier in the season ended in a one-one draw, though it is largely irrelevant as both teams have new managers and there have been a lot of changes to the playing squad as well.
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Where To Watch Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Home Park, Plymouth
- Date: March 15th 2025
- TV Channel: N/A due to 3pm blackout
Probable Lineups For Plymouth Argyle vs Derby County
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Plymouth Argyle Lineup:
- Lineup: C. Hazard, M. Talovierov, N. Katic, K. Szucs, B. Mumba, D. Gyabi, J. Houghton, T. Puchacz, R. Hardie, M. Obafemi, M. Bundu
- Suspended/injured: B. Galloway, M. Tijani, J. Pleguezuelo (all injured) M. Sorinola (suspended)
- Coach: Miron Muslic
Predicted Derby County Lineup:
- Lineup: J.W. Zetterström, C. Forsyth, M. Clarke, N. Phillips, R. Nyambe, L. Thompson, E. Adams, H. Armstrong, C. Elder, M. Harness, J. Yates
- Suspended/Injured: B. Osoborn, C. Nelson, D. Brown, D. Ozoh, K. Roofe, N. Mendez-Laing, L-J., Salvesen (all injured)
- Coach: John Eustace
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