FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 30 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Middlesbrough v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Middlesbrough play host to Plymouth Argyle at Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Boro are clearly on top, winning 56.25% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Middlesbrough was well over fifteen years ago, back in April 1992, the Boro carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Second Division match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1991/1992Sat 18 AprMiddlesbrough2-1Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1991/1992Sat 21 SepPlymouth Arg.1 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1990/1991Mon 14 JanPlymouth Arg.1 - 2MiddlesbroughFAC
1990/1991Sat 12 JanMiddlesbrough0 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 05 JanMiddlesbrough0 - 0Plymouth Arg.FAC
1990/1991Sat 01 SepPlymouth Arg.1 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1989/1990Tue 20 MarPlymouth Arg.1 - 2MiddlesbroughCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Middlesbrough have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Boro's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Plymouth Arg. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Pilgrims have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 24 points from 14 games. Plymouth Arg. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 9 points from their 14 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Middlesbrough6222868
Plymouth Arg.6213697

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Boro's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Plymouth Arg.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Middlesbrough 7 games since last home draw.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.