Elapsed:
FT
Half time:
1 : 0
Full time:
3 : 3
Kick off:
15:00
Date:
Sat, 21-Dec-24

Previous Meetings (Last 6 matches)

Tables

Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts Form
5Middlesbrough2812884634+1244ddwdlw
24Plymouth2849152560-3521ldddll
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Fixtures

Team Characteristics

Plymouth
Middlesbrough

+ Plymouth's Strengths

Shooting from direct free kicks
Strong
Coming back from losing positions
Strong
Protecting the lead
Strong
Stealing the ball from the opposition
Strong

+ Middlesbrough's Strengths

Creating long shot opportunities
Strong
Creating chances through individual skill
Strong
Counter attacks
Strong
Finishing scoring chances
Strong
Creating scoring chances
Strong
Defending set pieces
Strong

- Plymouth's Weaknesses

Finishing scoring chances
Weak
Stopping opponents from creating chances
Weak
Avoiding fouling in dangerous areas
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Defending counter attacks
Very Weak
Defending set pieces
Very Weak
Defending against attacks down the wings
Very Weak
Defending against through ball attacks
Very Weak
Aerial duels
Very Weak

- Middlesbrough's Weaknesses

Aerial duels
Weak
Avoiding individual errors
Weak
Avoiding offside
Very Weak
Protecting the lead
Very Weak

Plymouth's Style

  • Take long shots
  • Attack through the middle
  • Playing in their own half
  • Play the offside trap
  • Rotate their first eleven

Middlesbrough's Style

  • Possession football
  • Short passes
  • Attempt through balls often
  • Control the game in the opposition's half
  • Attacking down the right
  • Non-aggressive
  • Play the offside trap
  • Opponents play aggressively against them
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* Strengths, weaknesses and styles are calculated from statistics of each player's latest two seasons

Match Forecast

Middlesbrough will stray offside often
Extremely Likely
Plymouth will make a comeback if they go behind
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will score from a fast break situation
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will control the game in the opposition's half
Very Likely
Middlesbrough will create many scoring chances
Likely
Middlesbrough will score as a result of an opposition error
Likely
Middlesbrough will dominate possession
Likely
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.

User Predictions

Comments (4)

 
  • Rooney saved by the ‘Potential banana skin’.

  • ‘Potential banana skin’ ? Or Rooney will be sacked. Plymouth have only home venue to rely on. Boro do not thrive away from home.

  • Away Win

  • Plymouth sinking fast, boro going the other way. 1-3