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Championship | Gameweek 34
Feb 24, 2024 at 3pm UK
Riverside Stadium
Plymouth Argyle

Middlesbrough
0 - 2
Plymouth


Ayling (37')
FT(HT: 0-2)
Sorinola (7'), Hardie (31')
Miller (26')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Middlesbrough and Plymouth Argyle, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Plymouth 0-3 West Brom
Tuesday, February 20 at 7.45pm in Championship

We said: Middlesbrough 2-1 Plymouth Argyle

Given Boro's inconsistency this season, we cannot rule out a surprise victory for Plymouth on their long trip to the North East. Nevertheless, we are backing Boro to just about edge this contest, potentially through a late goal as they throw caution to the wind. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Middlesbrough win with a probability of 60.07%. A draw has a probability of 21.3% and a win for Plymouth Argyle has a probability of 18.63%.

The most likely scoreline for a Middlesbrough win is 2-1 with a probability of 9.96%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-0 (9.88%) and 2-0 (9.84%). The likeliest drawn scoreline is 1-1 (10%), while for a Plymouth Argyle win it is 1-2 (5.06%).

Result
MiddlesbroughDrawPlymouth Argyle
60.07% (0.256 0.26) 21.29% (-0.135 -0.14) 18.63% (-0.124 -0.12)
Both teams to score 54.96% (0.231 0.23)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
57.74% (0.415 0.41)42.26% (-0.416 -0.42)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
35.33% (0.41200000000001 0.41)64.66% (-0.41399999999999 -0.41)
Middlesbrough Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
86.33% (0.212 0.21)13.66% (-0.213 -0.21)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
59.14% (0.421 0.42)40.86% (-0.422 -0.42)
Plymouth Argyle Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
63.65% (0.11000000000001 0.11)36.34% (-0.112 -0.11)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
26.87% (0.11 0.11)73.13% (-0.111 -0.11)
Score Analysis
    Middlesbrough 60.08%
    Plymouth Argyle 18.63%
    Draw 21.29%
MiddlesbroughDrawPlymouth Argyle
2-1 @ 9.96% (0.00099999999999945 0)
1-0 @ 9.88% (-0.107 -0.11)
2-0 @ 9.84% (-0.029 -0.03)
3-1 @ 6.61% (0.052 0.05)
3-0 @ 6.53% (0.032 0.03)
3-2 @ 3.34% (0.036 0.04)
4-1 @ 3.29% (0.052 0.05)
4-0 @ 3.25% (0.041 0.04)
4-2 @ 1.66% (0.031 0.03)
5-1 @ 1.31% (0.031 0.03)
5-0 @ 1.29% (0.026 0.03)
Other @ 3.12%
Total : 60.08%
1-1 @ 10% (-0.08 -0.08)
2-2 @ 5.04% (0.016 0.02)
0-0 @ 4.97% (-0.093 -0.09)
3-3 @ 1.13% (0.016 0.02)
Other @ 0.15%
Total : 21.29%
1-2 @ 5.06% (-0.023000000000001 -0.02)
0-1 @ 5.03% (-0.078 -0.08)
0-2 @ 2.54% (-0.032 -0.03)
1-3 @ 1.71% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
2-3 @ 1.7% (0.01 0.01)
Other @ 2.59%
Total : 18.63%

How you voted: Middlesbrough vs Plymouth

Middlesbrough
60.0%
Draw
32.0%
Plymouth Argyle
8.0%
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