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Coventry - Middlesbrough
England Championship - Ricoh Arena
2nd Round
Prediction 1
Coventry to Win
143/100 (2.43)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
4/5 (1.80)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Coventry and Middlesbrough go head-to-head at The Coventry Building Society Arena in the Championship on Saturday, August 12th. Both Coventry and Middlesbrough are aiming to bounce back from opening day defeats. Read our Championship predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Coventry vs Middlesbrough
Coventry play their first home league game of the new Championship campaign when they take on Middlesbrough on Saturday. Read our top Coventry vs Middlesbrough predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
Contents
Coventry to Win
- Coventry took four points from their two meetings with Middlesbrough last season.
- Coventry have lost only two of their last 18 Championship fixtures on home soil.
- Middlesbrough have won only one of their last seven away matches in the Championship.
- Middlesbrough have won only one of their last six encounters with Coventry overall.
Under 2.5 Goals
- Middlesbrough failed to score in their first game of the season against Millwall
- Boro’s leading scorer from last season Chuba Akpom is currently out of the team due to a contract wrangle.
- Coventry notched only one goal in their first test of the new campaign at Leicester.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Coventry vs Middlesbrough
Check out our rundown of key stats for Saturday’s clash featuring Coventry vs Middlesbrough below alongside a tool to help you choose the juiciest odds. Click the link to view more of our football predictions today.
Head to Head
17/05/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Coventry
0
1
14/05/23
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Middlesbrough
0
0
08/05/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Coventry
1
1
01/10/22
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Middlesbrough
1
0
29/01/22
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Coventry
1
0
Last Five - Coventry
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Coventry
1
0
L
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Oxford Utd
Coventry
0
1
W
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Bristol City
Coventry
1
1
D
16/08/24
England Championship CHA
Oxford Utd
Coventry
2
3
W
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Bristol City
Coventry
0
1
W
Last Five - Middlesbrough
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Middlesbrough
0
2
W
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Stoke
Middlesbrough
5
0
L
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Portsmouth
Middlesbrough
2
2
D
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Derby
Middlesbrough
1
0
L
14/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Leeds
Middlesbrough
0
3
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, Coventry – Middlesbrough odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s showdown below.
Coventry odds: 143/100 (2.43) – 41.2%
Draw odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
Middlesbrough odds: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
Coventry have been priced as favourites to prevail this weekend, with the probability rating of a home win set at 41.2%. The expected winners are also priced at 13/10 (2.30) to net over 1.5 goals this weekend. That outcome has an implied probability of 43.5%. Interestingly, a 1-1 draw is among the bookies’ lowest prices in the correct score market at 5/1 (6.00).
Coventry vs Middlesbrough Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Coventry vs Middlesbrough lineups and team news for Saturday’s Championship contest below.
Coventry
Fabio Tavares is out of action for Coventry until October and while Callum O'Hare is expected back sooner, the midfielder won't be available for the next few weeks for City.
Predicted Lineup for Coventry: Wilson – Thomas, McFadzean, Latibeaudiere – Eccles, Hamer, Sheaf, Dasilva, Palmer – Godden, Simms
Middlesbrough
Tom Smith and Anfernee Dijksteel are both expected to miss Saturday's game, while last year's leading marksman Chuba Akpom could be left out again by Boro boss Michael Carrick.
Predicted Lineup for Middlesbrough: Dieng – McNair, Fry, Lenihan, Coulson – Barlaser, Hackney, Forss, Crooks, McGree – Rogers
Player to Watch – Matthew Godden
With prolific Swede Victor Gyokeres sold to Sporting CP in the summer, Coventry’s Matthew Godden will carry greater goal-scoring responsibility this term. The 32-year-old notched eight times in the Championship last season.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Coventry
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