Plymouth vs Bristol City prediction
It is all going wrong for Wayne Rooney at Plymouth. Andrew Yates / Sportimage - Photo by Imago
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Both teams have kept just one clean sheet combined over their last five games

In this article, we have given our Plymouth vs Bristol City prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their Championship clash on New Year's Day. At the time of writing, the hosts are rock-bottom of the table on just 18 points from 23 games played, while the visitors are in 10th spot on 33 points after 24 matches played.

Plymouth vs Bristol City prediction: Both teams looking to turn form around

Key stats

  • Plymouth are winless in five games, losing four of them.
  • Bristol City have only won once in five matches themselves, a 1-0 victory at home to Luton last time out.
  • Bristol City have won the previous five H2Hs, only conceding once.

Correct score prediction: Plymouth 1-2 Bristol City

Bottom of the league an winless in five, it is hard to see where Plymouth's next three points will come form. They do tend to score plenty of goals at home though, but Bristol City should still fancy themselves given their superior league position.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bristol City unsurprising favourites

  • HOME: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
  • DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
  • AWAY: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%

*odds from Ladbrokes subject to change

As shown by the implied probabilities, Bristol City are favourites to take home all three points. Incidentally, a Plymouth win or a draw are rated at the same chance of happening.

There are all sorts of options available to bettors across the board, check these possible outcomes on our betting tips today page.

Most recent H2Hs: Bristol City dominate

Bristol City have been dominant in this fixture in recent times, winning the last five on the bounce and only conceding one goal. They have also scored 11 times themselves in total, averaging just over two goals per game.

England Championship 30/11/24

Bristol City

Bristol City

4
Plymouth

Plymouth

0

England Championship 01/04/24

Plymouth

Plymouth

0
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

England Championship 19/09/23

Bristol City

Bristol City

4
Plymouth

Plymouth

1

Club Friendly List 16/07/22

Plymouth

Plymouth

0
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

UK Friendlies 27/07/21

Plymouth

Plymouth

0
Bristol City

Bristol City

1

Plymouth preview: Hosts in big trouble

Plymouth need to start picking up points, and fast. They are in real danger of dropping down to League One, and manager Wayne Rooney could be on the brink of being relieved of his duties.

Predicted lineup: Hazard (GK), Mumba, Szucs, Gibson, Galloway, Whittaker, Gyabi, Randell, Roberts, Sorinola & Hardie

England Championship 12/04/25

W

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

1

Plymouth

Plymouth

2

England Championship 09/04/25

L

Swansea

Swansea

3

Plymouth

Plymouth

0

England Championship 05/04/25

W

Norwich

Norwich

1

Plymouth

Plymouth

2

England Championship 29/03/25

D

Watford

Watford

0

Plymouth

Plymouth

0

England Championship 15/03/25

L

Derby

Derby

3

Plymouth

Plymouth

2

Bristol City preview: Robins aiming for successive wins

After beating Luton on Boxing Day, Bristol City are aiming for consecutive victories in the Championship. They are favourites here, and the firepower that they possess may prove too much for Luton to handle.

Predicted lineup: O'Leary (GK), Vyner, Dickie, McNally, McCrorie, Knight, Bird, Pring, Twine, Mehmeti & Wells

England Championship 12/04/25

D

QPR

QPR

1

Bristol City

Bristol City

1

England Championship 08/04/25

W

West Brom

West Brom

1

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 05/04/25

W

Watford

Watford

1

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

England Championship 29/03/25

L

Burnley

Burnley

1

Bristol City

Bristol City

0

England Championship 14/03/25

W

Norwich

Norwich

1

Bristol City

Bristol City

2

Player to watch – Scott Twine

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Scott Twine has been among the goals for Bristol City lately. (Photo by Imago)

Scott Twine found the back of the net against both Luton and QPR in December, and will be looking to continue his fine form into the New Year. He now boasts four goals and one assist in the Championship, and is one of Bristol City's most important players.


Adam is a lead writer on Football Whispers. He is a big Arsenal fan, and also follows his local club Wealdstone, made famous by The Wealdstone Raider, who he has interviewed. Adam also follows darts, boxing, cricket and tennis, among many other sports.