Coventry will be hoping to escape the drop zone on Saturday when they play host to Luton in one of the Champion's early kick-offs.
A win would take the Sky Blues out of the relegation zone but if results go against them in the later kick-offs then they could find themselves back at square one.
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Coventry vs Luton prediction: Luton to avoid defeat?
Key Stats
- Coventry have only managed to win one of their last six outings in the Championship.
- Luton have picked up three wins and a draw from their last seven league games.
- Both teams have scored in four of the Hatters' last six fixtures.
- Coventry have scored in six of their seven home games in all competitions this season.
Correct score prediction: Coventry 1-1 Luton
Neither of these teams have made the start to the season that most expected, with both struggling at the wrong end of the table. We've backed Luton to get something out of this game and we're going with a score final score prediction of 1-1 as this is bound to be a tight and tense game between two sides that really need to start putting more points on the board.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Coventry the bookmakers' pick
- HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Coventry are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 42.1% but we are expecting a close and competitive 90 minutes between the pair.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Luton lead
Saturday's guests have picked up three wins and two draws from their last five competitive meetings with Coventry, claiming a penalty shoot-out victory when the pair met in the play-offs in 2023.
England Championship 27/05/23
Coventry
Luton
England Championship 11/02/23
Coventry
Luton
England Championship 14/09/22
Luton
Coventry
England Championship 08/03/22
Coventry
Luton
England Championship 29/09/21
Luton
Coventry
Coventry preview: One win in last six
Coventry made the trip to QPR last weekend hoping to end their two-game losing streak, which they did.
However, despite taking the lead after just four minutes via top scorer Haji Wright, the Sky Blues had to settle for a share of the spoils as QPR forced an equaliser shortly after the hour mark and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.
The trio of Jake Bidwell, Jamie Allen and Raphael Borges Rodrigues are expected to miss out this weekend due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK), Dasilva, Latibeaudiere, Binks, van Ewijk, Thomas, Sheaf, Eccles, Rudoni, Wright & Thomas-Asante
England Championship 13/05/25
W
Sunderland
0
Coventry
1
England Championship 09/05/25
L
Sunderland
2
Coventry
1
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Coventry
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Luton
1
Coventry
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Plymouth
3
Coventry
1
Luton preview: Three wins from last six
Luton suffered a 2-1 defeat in their own backyard against high-flying Sunderland on Wednesday night, a result that put the Black Cats three points clear at the top of the Championship.
The first 45 ended goalless but Sunderland took the lead 10 minutes into the second half and although Elijah Abedayo equalised in the 63rd minute with his first league goal of the campaign, the visitors restored their lead moments later and held on to win the game.
Defenders Amarii Bell, Teden Mengi and Mads Juel Andersen are all doubts for the trip to the midlands, while midfielder Reuell Walters has been ruled out until the New Year.
Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Burke, McGuinness, Holmes, Moses, Clark, Chong, Krauss, Doughty, Morris & Adebayo
England Championship 03/05/25
L
West Brom
5
Luton
3
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Coventry
0
Luton
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Bristol City
1
Luton
3
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Derby
0
Luton
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Luton
0
Player to watch: Alfie Doughty
Alfie Doughty has been an ever-present in the Luton midfield this season and the 24-year-old has provided much of the team's creativity.
Doughty, who moved to Luton in 2022, has never been much of a goalscorer either before or during his time at Luton with his highest total being two in a single league season which he has achieved on multiple occasions, including his first two seasons with the Hatters.
Doughty has provided the creative spark for Luton this season
The former Stoke midfielder has chipped in with three assists so far this season and we're backing Doughty to create more chances for his teammates when Luton travel to Coventry this weekend.