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Rotherham United vs Plymouth Argyle Prediction & Preview

Preview

The AESSEAL New York Stadium sets the stage for an intriguing Championship clash this Friday, 5th April, as Rotherham United welcome Plymouth Argyle for the 41st round of fixtures. With both teams embroiled in the lower echelons of the league table, this match promises not just a battle for points but a fight for survival.

Rotherham United, under Leam Richardson's guidance, find themselves at the foot of the table in 24th position with a paltry 23 points. Their recent form offers a glimmer of hope to their supporters; they secured a hard-fought victory against Millwall at home in their last outing, winning 2-1. This result could be pivotal in instilling belief within the squad that survival is still achievable.

On the opposite bench sits Ian Foster's Plymouth Argyle, positioned precariously at 21st with 41 points. The Pilgrims' recent form has been less than inspiring - managing only one point from their last five games following a narrow loss to Bristol City (0-1) in their most recent match. When these two sides met earlier this season on December 16th at Home Park, it was Plymouth who emerged victorious with a thrilling 3-2 win over Rotherham.

Historically speaking, matches between these two have been evenly matched – each claiming two wins apiece and sharing spoils once over their last five encounters. Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets; Rotherham has conceded an average of 2.4 goals per game overall and Plymouth concedes an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Considering scoring averages both home and away (Rotherham scores an average of 0.6 goals at home while Plymouth manages one goal per game on their travels), spectators can expect both sides to create chances as they desperately seek those crucial three points.

Bet

Given both team's desperate need for victory coupled with their defensive frailties but relatively low scoring records when compared directly against each other or within respective home/away contexts—betting on 'Under 2.5' goals seems like a prudent choice here especially considering its odds stand equal (at odds =1 .92 )to betting over . Both teams are likely to approach this match cautiously knowing full well that any mistake could prove costly in their battle against relegation which might lead to fewer risks taken and consequently fewer goals scored.