Coventry City will take on Ipswich on Monday, 29 December, in a huge match at the top of the Championship.
The Sky Blues currently boast an eight-point lead over Middlesbrough in second and a 13-point lead over Ipswich in third. Therefore, a win here could open up a mammoth 16-point gap between themselves and everyone else outside the automatic promotion spots.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Coventry vs Ipswich prediction below.
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Coventry vs Ipswich prediction: The hosts to march on
Key Stats
- Ipswich have picked up just two points from their last four Championship away matches.
- Coventry have lost just one of their last ten matches in the Championship.
- Fewer than two goals have been scored in each of Coventry's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: Coventry 2-0 Ipswich
Ipswich may have battered Coventry in their most recent meeting, but the Tractor Boys' away form this season has quite simply been too poor to believe they are capable of getting anything at the CBS Arena.
Pre-game odds and win probability: A close match to call
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) 29.4%
- AWAY: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Coventry vs Ipswich odds indicate that we could be in for a tight affair on Monday night. Ladbrokes have given Coventry a 42.1% chance of winning the match, while Ipswich have been given a 34.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Ipswich
Ipswich have an excellent recent record against Coventry, which should give them plenty of confidence coming into this one. The Tractor Boys have won each of their last four matches against the Sky Blues, including a 3-0 win at the beginning of the month.
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Coventry preview: Dasilva to return
Frank Lampard has no fresh concerns for this one, but he will be able to call upon the services of Jay Dasilva again after the Welshman served a suspension on Boxing Day. In terms of long-term absentees, the Sky Blues remain without Oliver Dovin and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), Van Ewijk, Woolfenden, Kitching, Dasilva, Grimes, Torp, Sakamoto, Rudoni, Mason-Clark, Simms
Last five results
- Coventry 1-0 Swansea
- Southampton 1-1 Coventry
- Coventry 1-0 Bristol City
- Preston 1-1 Coventry
- Ipswich 3-0 Coventry
Ipswich preview: McKenna searches for answers on the road
Kieran McKenna will be hoping that the trip to Coventry on Monday could inspire a change in away-day fortunes for his side as the second half of the season gets underway. He has no fresh injury concerns for this one, but Conor Townsend, George Hirst, Wes Burns and Sammie Szmodics all remain out.
Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, Davis, Cajuste, Matusiwa, Cajuste, McAteer, Nunez, Philogene, Azon
Last five results
- Millwall 0-0 Ipswich
- Ipswich 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday
- Leicester 3-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-0 Stoke
- Ipswich 3-0 Coventry
Player to watch: Ellis Simms
Ellis Simms has reportedly had a £200m price tag placed on his head this winter, such is the importance of the American to Frank Lampard's hopes of taking Coventry to the Premier League. Simms has scored seven goals and provided two assists in the Championship so far this season.