Winless in their last three, Frank Lampard's Coventry City will be hoping to return to winning ways and move back to the top of the Championship when they play host to current league leaders Middlesbrough on Monday night.
Goals from Tommy Conway and Riley McGree against Sheffield United ensured Kim Hellberg's side secured their sixth consecutive win to move top by two points, a lead they will be hoping to extend to five points.
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Coventry vs Middlesbrough prediction: Lampard's men to move back top?
Key stats:
- Coventry City are winless in their last three and moved second after their recent draw
- Boro have won six league games in a row
- Six goals were scored when the sides met last November
Correct score prediction: Coventry 2-2 Middlesbrough
Despite being both at the top end of the table and separated by just two points, these two come into this clash in contrasting form. With that said, we expect the hosts to get a valuable point at home with the spoils being shared on the night.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Coventry favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.51%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.78%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.36%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the Ladbrokes betting odds, Coventry City come into this one as slight favourites, despite their poor run of form. Lampard's side are backed at 46.51% to get back to winning ways.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our expert Championship predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Goals expected again
This will be the second time the two promotion hopefuls have met this season, with the previous encounter finishing 4-2 to Coventry City.
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Coventry City preview: No added injury woes
Coventry City come into this clash with no further injury concerns. However, Ephron Mason-Clark will be unavailable to Monday night's hosts.
Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK); Van Ewijk, Woolfenden, Latibeaudiere, Dasilva; Torp, Grimes; Sakamoto, Eccles, Esse; Wright
Last five results:
- Coventry City 0-0 Oxford United
- Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Coventry City
- Norwich City 2-1 Coventry City
- Coventry 2-1 Millwall
- Coventry City 2-1 Leicester City
Middlesbrough preview: Number of defensive players to miss out
Kim Hellberg's side have come away from their latest game with no added injury woes. However, a large number of defensive players will miss out once again. George Edmundson, Alfie Jones, Alex Bangura and Darragh Lenihan will all be unavailable at the back, while Leo Castledine in midfield is also out.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK); Brittain, Ayling, Malanda, Targett; Browne, Morris, Hackney, McGree; Whittaker, Conway
Last five results:
- Sheffield United 1-2 Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough 1-0 Norwich City
- Middlesbrough 4-0 Preston North End
- Stoke City 1-2 Middlesbrough
- West Bromwich Albion 2-3 Middlesbrough
Player to watch: Romain Esse
Romain Esse has scored twice in five appearances for Coventry City and is a player to keep an eye on ahead of this one.