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Middlesbrough secured a 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle at the Riverside Stadium in this English League Championship match. Finn Azaz opened the scoring early for Middlesbrough in the 12th minute, but Plymouth responded quickly with a goal from Mustapha Bundu in the 17th minute. Tommy Conway sealed the win for Middlesbrough with a penalty in the 93rd minute after Joe Edwards saw a red card in the 92nd minute. Middlesbrough dominated possession with 75.3%, reflecting their control over the game's tempo. They also registered 22 total shots compared to Plymouth's 19, however, Middlesbrough only had 8 shots on target compared to Plymouth's 5.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly anticipated a Middlesbrough win, with a 48.5% win probability assigned to the home side. Middlesbrough, employing a 4-2-3-1 formation, aimed to control the midfield and create attacking opportunities, while Plymouth Argyle, in a more defensive 5-3-2 setup, looked to counter-attack. The game was closely contested despite the difference in possession, with Plymouth managing a similar number of shots.
Middlesbrough's form has been inconsistent, with two wins and two losses in their last five games, mirroring Plymouth's recent performances. Analyzing previous encounters, recent matches between these teams have been high-scoring affairs, and the game follows this trend. Middlesbrough face Sheffield Wednesday next, a team struggling with form, having lost three of their last five matches. Plymouth will host Coventry City, who have shown a mixed bag of results, making for a potentially tight encounter. The upcoming match against Sheffield Wednesday could be a good opportunity for Middlesbrough to continue their winning form, given Sheffield Wednesday's struggles.

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