Plymouth is looking for a crucial boost in their Championship survival when they host Norwich at Home Park this Saturday.
Sitting at the bottom of the table, Plymouth is six points away from safety and that gap might widen if Derby wins against Preston on Wednesday.
On the other hand, Norwich is aiming for a spot in the play-offs, trailing five points behind the top six teams. However, any missteps in their remaining matches could dash their hopes of promotion.
Team news
Plymouth has a mostly fit squad for the upcoming match, with only Brendan Galloway, Joseph Hatch, and Maksym Talovierov out due to injuries.
Norwich, on the other hand, has concerns about the fitness of Liam Gibbs, Gabriel Forsyth, Lucien Mahovo, Tony Springett, Lewis Dobbin, and Benjamin Chrisene.
The stats
In their last game, Plymouth drew 0-0 against Watford, securing their ninth away point of the season.
Out of their total 34 points, 25 have been earned at Home Park, where they had a four-game unbeaten streak before losing to Sheffield Wednesday and Derby.
Norwich has won only four out of their 19 away matches, accumulating a total of 18 points.
The Canaries have scored 16 goals on the road, with only a few teams netting fewer goals like Plymouth, Oxford, Stoke, Swansea, and Luton.
In the previous encounter, Norwich won 6-1 with Borja Sainz scoring a hat-trick.
Prediction
Time is running out for both teams to achieve their objectives, with Plymouth fighting to stay in the Championship and Norwich aiming for a Premier League promotion.
Norwich boosted their chances with a 1-0 victory against West Brom in their last game after a winless streak of four matches. However, their away form has been inconsistent with just one win in their last six matches on the road.
Plymouth is determined to avoid relegation and has shown resilience by defeating Portsmouth 2-1 and drawing with Watford. Despite a 3-2 loss to Derby, they believe in their chances of survival.
Coach Miron Muslic is optimistic about their prospects, and considering their recent performances, Plymouth is expected to outplay an erratic Norwich side in this crucial matchup.
Although it may not be a flashy game, both teams will be eager to secure three points. Plymouth's home advantage could be the deciding factor, making them the favorites to clinch victory.