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Probable Lineups

Middlesbrough
4-2-3-1
Plymouth
3-4-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(69) 21 Goals 38 (58)
(56) 24 Assists 21 (39)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
25.3 Average Age 23.6
182.4 Average Height (cm) 184.8
(1) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.8)
(51%) 56% Aerial Duel Success 45% (46%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Middlesbrough
Plymouth
Player Reason Status Rating
Alex Bangura Out 6.55
Darragh Lenihan Out 6.77
Tommy Smith Out 6.47
Emmanuel Latte Lath Out 6.99
Isaiah Jones Out 6.94
Josh Coburn Out 6.48
Jonny Howson Out 6.72
Hayden Hackney Out 6.64
Player Reason Status Rating
Michael Cooper Out 6.96
Adam Forshaw Out 6.35

Team News

Middlesbrough
Plymouth
  • Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick could opt for a more ambitious set-up this weekend with Marcus Forss replacing Paddy McNair.
  • Midfield duo Hayden Hackney and Jonny Howson are both set to miss the visit of Plymouth on Saturday.
  • Ian Foster could make just one change to the side that faced West Brom in midweek with wing-back Mickel Miller starting in place of Lino Sousa.
  • Mustapha Bundu returned to the bench on Tuesday night, but Michael Cooper and Adam Forshaw remain sidelined for the trip to the Riverside.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
8 Middlesbrough 20 9 17 69
21 Plymouth 13 12 21 51

Prediction

  • Middlesbrough pulled off the shock result of the weekend last Saturday as first-half goals from Finn Azaz and Sam Silvera helped the Teessiders to a 2-1 away win against league leaders Leicester.
  • Michael Carrick's side were winless in four league outings prior to that surprise outcome.
  • Plymouth have suffered back-to-back league defeats against top-six contenders heading into gameweek 34, losing to-nil against Leeds and West Brom.
  • The Pilgrims have taken just one point from their last four Championship matches and sit five points clear of the relegation zone.
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Middlesbrough
Plymouth
E.L. Lath 6.99
M. Clarke 6.98
I. Jones 6.94
F. Azaz 7.07
M. Whittaker 7.07
R. Hardie 6.71
E.L. Lath 16
I. Jones 8
M. Forss 7
M. Whittaker 19
R. Hardie 12
F. Azaz 7
L. Ayling 8
M. Crooks 6
M. Rogers 6
M. Whittaker 8
F. Azaz 5
L. Cundle 5

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will score as a result of a through ball  
Middlesbrough will score as a result of individual skill  
Middlesbrough will stray offside often  
Middlesbrough will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.