Middlesbrough vs Plymouth Argyle

Current streaks

Recent form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the team experiencing a mix of results in their last six matches. Despite their current 8th position in the Championship, Boro have shown promise, winning three of their last six games. However, their momentum has been halted by two consecutive losses in their most recent outings against Leeds United and Millwall. The team's defensive record has been notably strong, conceding only four goals in six matches and keeping two clean sheets. Offensively, Middlesbrough have been steady, scoring six goals across these fixtures. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. While there are no particularly high-scoring games in this run, Boro's 2-0 away victory against Blackburn Rovers stands out as their most convincing result in this period.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite their current position at the bottom of the Championship table, the Pilgrims have displayed resilience, winning their most recent game against Sheffield United. Their goal-scoring record has been relatively consistent, averaging 1.33 goals per game, while their defence has struggled slightly, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. Notably, Argyle have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals. The team's ability to find the back of the net is evident, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches. However, clean sheets have been rare, with only one in their last six outings, highlighting the need for defensive improvement as they battle to avoid relegation.

Recent home/away form

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough's recent home form has been mixed, with a notable run of three consecutive victories sandwiched between two sets of back-to-back losses. The Teessiders have shown resilience at the Riverside Stadium, winning three out of their last six home matches. Despite their mid-table position, Middlesbrough have been involved in some closely contested affairs, with five of their last six home games being decided by a single goal margin. The team's goal-scoring record at home has been modest, averaging just over one goal per game, while their defence has conceded at the same rate. The 3-2 defeat to Sunderland stands out as the highest-scoring match in this period, providing a rare instance where Boro have been involved in a game with over 2.5 goals at home.

Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle's recent away form has been inconsistent, with the Pilgrims struggling to find consistent success on the road. In their last six away matches, they have managed only one victory, alongside two draws and three defeats. Their goal-scoring record has been particularly poor, netting just four times in these six games, averaging a mere 0.67 goals per match. Defensively, they have also faced challenges, conceding 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game. The clean sheet against Watford stands out as a positive, but high-scoring losses to Manchester City in the FA Cup and Swansea in the Championship highlight their defensive vulnerabilities. With Plymouth sitting in 24th position in the league, their away form will need significant improvement if they hope to climb the table.