Plymouth vs Middlesbrough prediction & betting tips – 21/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Plymouth and Middlesbrough is set for December 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Home Park in Plymouth, England. W. Finnie has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Plymouth is 26%. The probability of a draw between Plymouth and Middlesbrough is 25%. The probability of winning for Middlesbrough is 49%.
• Our calculations suggest a 74% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 26% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 77% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 23%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on February 24, 2024, where Middlesbrough won against Plymouth with a score of 0-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Plymouth has emerged victorious 1 time(s), Middlesbrough has claimed 2 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Plymouth has averaged 1.2 goals per game, while Middlesbrough has netted an average of 1.2 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Plymouth occupies the 23th spot, while Middlesbrough sits in 6th place.
• Plymouth's performance in the Championship this season shows 4 victories, 11 defeats, and 5 draws. They've maintained an average of 1 goals scored and 2.1 goals conceded per match.
• Middlesbrough has recorded 10 wins, 7 losses, and 4 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 1.7 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.2 goals.
• Examining Plymouth's last five outings, they have won 0 times, lost 4 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 0.8 goals per match and conceded 3.2 goals.
• Middlesbrough's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 2 times, lost 2 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.2 goals per match and conceded 1.2 goals.
• T. Conway stands out as Middlesbrough's most prolific scorer, having notched up 8 goals in the current campaign.
• Plymouth will be without the services of: I. Cissoko (Groin Injury), J. Edwards (Hamstring Injury), M. Tijani (Leg Injury), M. Whittaker (Leg Injury)
• Middlesbrough faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: A. Bangura (Achilles Tendon Injury), D. Lenihan (Ankle Injury), T. Smith (Injury), A. Morris (Muscle Injury)