Struggling Plymouth Argyle welcome promotion-chasing Middlesbrough, in what is surely a must-win for both sides. Read on for our Plymouth vs Middlesbrough predictions and more.
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Plymouth vs Middlesbrough prediction: United old boys reunite
Key facts:
- Plymouth are without a win or a clean sheet in six games.
- 15 of Argyle's 17 points have come at home.
- Middlesbrough have scored more goals on the road than any side in the Championship.
Correct score prediction: Plymouth 1-2 Middlesbrough
Beleaguered Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney will welcome old friend Michael Carrick, with whom he shared seven successful seasons at Old Trafford.
But we think Carrick's side will show little mercy to their struggling hosts. Plymouth have a strong home record, so will make life difficult, but it is hard to see Boro not winning this one.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Boro favoured
HOME: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
AWAY: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this game is Middlesbrough. Their odds of 10/21 imply a huge 66.7% likelihood of victory, remarkable for an away side.
Feel free to take a look at our football betting tips page to check out our other predictions and tips!
Recent H2Hs: Advantage Argyle
These two sides have only met once since Plymouth renewed their second-tier status last season.
Argyle won away, and drew at Home Park last campaign. Could they pull off another result this time?
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Plymouth preview: The drop beckons
It has been a horrid few months in Devonshire, as Argyle have won just one of their last 11 matches.
Rooney reportedly still has the backing of the board, but for how long, with results so dreadful?
Argyle were comfortably beaten by Sheffield United last time out.
Predicted lineup: Grimshaw (GK), Szucs, Gibson, Galloway, Ogbeta, Randell, Forshaw, Bundu, Wright, Mumba, Gray
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Leeds
2
Plymouth
1
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Preston
1
Plymouth
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Coventry
1
Plymouth
3
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L
Middlesbrough
2
Plymouth
1
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W
Sheff Utd
1
Plymouth
2
Middlesbrough preview: Playoff possibilities
After a narrow defeat and a draw away to title-chasing Leeds and Burnley got back on track with a 1-0 win over Millwall last time out.
Their win made it five wins in eight, with 21 goals scored.
Carrick's men will look to their thumping wins away to struggling Oxford United and QPR as inspiration for their long trip south.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Ayling, van den Berg, Edmundson, Borges, Howson, Hackney, Doak, Azaz, Burgzorg, Lath
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Coventry
2
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Plymouth
1
Middlesbrough
2
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Player to watch: Finn Azaz
Emmanuel Latte Lath's return to form has grabbed headlines on Teesside, but Ireland international Finn Azaz has been just as key to Boro's scoring record.
The 24-year-old leads his team for assists, expected assists and big chances created. We think he will be key to opening up Plymouth on Saturday afternoon.