LINCOLN, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Sunderland's Anthony Patterson during the Sky Bet League One match between Lincoln City and Sunderland at LNER Stadium on March 19, 2022 in Lincoln, England. (Photo by Chris Vaughan - CameraSport via Getty Images)
‘Put a few past them’ – Plymouth Argyle vs Sunderland prediction: The72
The72’s writers offer their Sunderland vs Plymouth Argyle prediction ahead of the Championship clash on Saturday.
Sunderland travel down to Plymouth Argyle for a Championship clash between two sides who have endured differing starts to the season.
Sunderland make the long journey down to the south coast to face a Plymouth Argyle side looking for their first Championship win under Wayne Rooney, who was appointed in the summer.
It’s been a tough start for the Pilgrims, taking only two points from the first 12 available. Draws against QPR and Hull City were decent results but it’s been a quiet start to the season in front of goal, with only two scored to date.
Before the break, Argyle suffered a disappointing defeat the hands of former boss Steven Schumacher and Stoke City. Million Manhoef’s goal proved decisive at Home Park.
As for Sunderland, their fans will have no complains about the electric start to life under their new boss. Regis Le Bris has overseen four wins from four games, earning him the first Championship Manager of the Month award of the season.
10 goals in four outings highlights the dangerous attacking football they’ve been playing but with only one conceded, they’ve defended just as impressively too.
The Black Cats were down south last time out, beating Portsmouth at Fratton Park. In-form youngsters Eliezier Mayenda and Romaine Mundle were on the scoresheet as Le Bris’ side won once again.
Here, a handful of our writers make their predictions for the game…
