Our Middlesbrough vs Plymouth Prediction: 2-1
Middlesbrough vs Plymouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 18, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Middlesbrough vs Plymouth prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Middlesbrough's Last Match – Millwall vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 England Championship defeat against Millwall on April 12. In that match, Middlesbrough recorded 60% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Millwall | 40% | 6 (2) | 1.64 | 52 |
 Middlesbrough | 60% | 10 (5) | 0.69 | 69 |
Plymouth's Last Match – Plymouth vs Sheff Utd
Plymouth will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 England Championship triumph against Sheff Utd on April 12. In that match, Plymouth recorded 30% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 30% | 4 (3) | 0.69 | 33 |
 Sheff Utd | 70% | 4 (3) | 0.5 | 48 |
Middlesbrough vs Plymouth Stats
Key Stats
| Middlesbrough | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.11 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Middlesbrough are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Plymouth average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Middlesbrough 11-8
Plymouth 10-18
What are the odds for this match?
Middlesbrough to win: @1.4
Draw: @5
Plymouth to win: @6.5
Lineups
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1) : Mark Travers, Anfernee Dijksteel, Jonny Howson, Rav Van den Berg, Samuel Iling-Junior, Aidan Morris, Hayden Hackney, Morgan Whittaker, Marcus Forss, Finn Azaz, Tommy Conway
Plymouth (3-4-2-1) : Conor Hazard, Kornel Szucs, Victor Palsson, Julio Pleguezuelo, Bali Mumba, Adam Randell, Joe Edwards, Jordan Houghton, Ryan Hardie, Darko Gyabi, Mustapha Bundu
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