Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Plymouth Argyle

L W L W W

23rd place in England Championship

3-3

21/12/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough

L L W L D

10th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Plymouth Argyle are currently 23rd with 46 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 10th with 64 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Plymouth Argyle have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-21

Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Plymouth Argyle

Middlesbrough

2024-12-21 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 21/12/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

24/02/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 2

Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

04/11/2023 11:00

Plymouth Argyle

3 - 3

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

23/07/2021 15:00

Plymouth Argyle

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

INT CF

25/08/2020 08:00

Plymouth Argyle

0 - 1

Middlesbrough

INT CF

05/04/2010 10:00

Plymouth Argyle

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

31/10/2009 11:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 1

Plymouth Argyle

ENG LCH

Plymouth Argyle

33%

Draw

17%

Middlesbrough

50%

Plymouth Argyle Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 11:00

Sheffield United 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

10/12/2024 15:45

Plymouth Argyle 1 - 2 Swansea City ENG LCH

30/11/2024 11:00

Bristol City 4 - 0 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

26/11/2024 15:45

Norwich City 6 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

22/11/2024 16:00

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

09/11/2024 11:00

Derby County 1 - 1 Plymouth Argyle ENG LCH

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

14/12/2024 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Millwall ENG LCH

10/12/2024 16:00

Leeds United 3 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

06/12/2024 16:00

Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

30/11/2024 08:30

Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Hull City ENG LCH

27/11/2024 15:45

Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers ENG LCH

23/11/2024 11:00

Oxford United 2 - 6 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Plymouth Argyle

Middlesbrough

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.83

Scored

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

17 (74%)6 (26%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

11 (48%)12 (52%)

Plymouth Argyle

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

/Yes

(78%)18 5(22%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)10 13(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Plymouth Argyle

Middlesbrough

Shots

Plymouth Argyle

Total shots

11.04 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 2.69

Middlesbrough

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

106 total

Avg. 5.58

Plymouth Argyle Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

7906

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

11872

Avg. 516 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Plymouth Argyle

Played games

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.04

Clean sheets

0.35

3.57

Corners

140

6.09

23.43

539

Throw-ins

453

19.70

1.96

Offsides

2.22

3.13

GK saves

2.35

Plymouth Argyle

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.61

1.35

0.00

0.09

10.57

243

Fouls

207

9.00

16.57

381

Tackles

342

14.87

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How We Build the Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough on 21 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Plymouth Argyle's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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