The race for the Championship play-off places is getting tight and tenth-placed Bristol City will feel that they are in the mix despite winning only eight of 24 matches.
Liam Manning’s side haven’t won on the road in four attempts, but they will be targeting maximum points against Argyle, who remained at the foot of the table after their 2-0 reverse at Oxford.
Plymouth were beaten 4-0 at Bristol City in late November and will be aiming for a much better performance and result in south Devon.
Bristol City to win - 5/6
Bristol City have registered back-to-back wins for the first time this season and they can continue their fruitful festive period by defeating Plymouth on New Year’s Day.
The gap between the Robins and the top six has shrunk from eight points to four since Christmas Day and their visit to the league’s basement boys offers another fantastic opportunity to make inroads on the teams above them.
Liam Manning’s side were workmanlike 1-0 winners at home to Luton on Boxing Day before turning on the style in Sunday’s 3-0 triumph at home to Portsmouth.
Finding greater consistency will be City’s aim for 2025 and much will depend on finding a more clinical edge at the top end of the pitch.
Winger Anis Mehmeti leads the club’s scoring charts with eight league goals, while Nahki Wells has been the pick of the centre-forwards, netting five times in 19 appearances.
Veteran Wells is doing a decent enough job but more is needed from summer signings Sinclair Armstrong and Fally Mayulu, who are yet to realise their potential.
However, City’s issues look fairly minor in comparison to the problems mounting up at Plymouth.
Relegation to League One is looking increasingly likely for the Pilgrims, who have taken just one point from their last seven matches.
Argyle have the worst defensive record (51 goals conceded) in the division and they offered very little in attack during recent reverses at Coventry (0-4) and Oxford (0-2).
Injuries to key players and diminishing confidence have been key factors in the recent decline which appears set to continue with a third successive defeat.
Scott Twine to score anytime - 3/1
Outside of the Premier League there are not many cleaner ball strikers than Scott Twine, who has netted in three of his last five appearances.
The 25-year-old attacking midfielder was injured in the early part of the season but he appears intent on making up for lost time.
Twine lashed in the decisive goal in last Thursday’s 1-0 triumph at home to Luton and is likely to have a key role to play in helping the Robins edge closer to the top six.
He poses a huge threat with his mid-to-long range shooting and is an overpriced 3/1 shot to add to his tally.
Over 3.5 goals - 2/1
It has been a tough season for Plymouth, but their Home Park regulars have at least been treated to plenty of entertainment.
Argyle’s 10 Championship home matches have generated 35 goals at an average of 3.5 goals per game.
Five of Plymouth’s last eight home fixtures have produced at least four goals, so it makes sense to wager on over 3.5 goals at 2/1.
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Plymouth Argyle - 3/1
Draw - 11/4
Bristol City - 5/6
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