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Plymouth Argyle host Middlesbrough at Home Park in the EFL Championship on Saturday, looking to end their four-game losing run in the competition. After going three games unbeaten in November, it all went pear-shaped for the Greens, as Norwich City, Bristol City, Swansea City and Sheffield United all inflicted losses upon them.
Such a downturn in form has seen them relegated to 23rd position in the league table, having accrued only 17 points from 20 games. Only bottom side Hull City have scored fewer points at this stage than them.
Head coach Wayne Rooney is walking a tight rope here, as his job is on the line, and he will have to produce results sooner rather than later, or risk losing his job.
Middlesbrough haven't covered themselves in glory either, but sit in sixth place in the standings with 34 points from 21 games, winning 10 and drawing four. In their latest encounter, Boro beat Millwall 1-0 at home courtesy of a 10th-minute strike from Emmanuel Lath.
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Now, the Tyne-and-Wear outfit is looking to win consecutively for the first time since a run of three in November.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 37 clashes between the sides in history, with Middlesbrough winning 15 times in the fixture and losing on 10 occasions.
- Five of the last 10 clashes between these sides have ended in draws.
- The Greens have scored at least twice in their last two games against Middlesbrough.
- Plymouth Argyle have lost their last four Championship fixtures and remain winless in their last six.
- After winning just one in five, Boro have won five of their next eight.
- With 42 goals conceded, Plymouth have the worst defensive record of any side in the Championship right now.
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough Prediction
Boro are the favorites here given the poor form of the home side, who've lost their last four league games in a row and remain winless in their last six.
Their defense has been lackluster for most of the season, and their visitors have enough in the tank to capitalize on that.
Prediction: Plymouth Argyle 0-2 Middlesbrough
Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Middlesbrough to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
