* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry: Our top betting tips
Nottingham Forest have got a fantastic chance to break into the top six but they can't afford to many slip ups. Will they avoid one here? Find out with our Nottingham Forest vs Coventry match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
Contents
Forest to win
Coventry have not done too well in recent weeks; they have just one win in their last seven games, with three draws and three losses. In contrast, Nottingham Forest have enjoyed some good form recently; they are coming off a comfortable 4:1 win, and they've won four of their last five games. It's worth noting that Nottingham Forest are unbeaten in their last eight league games; they won five of those games, including their last three games. Furthermore, Coventry have struggled whenever they visit City Ground; they lost all of their last five trips to this stadium. All things considered, Nottingham Forest should be able to win this match.
Both teams to score
Coventry have not been very good defensively; they have no clean sheets in their last eight games, and they conceded in 13 of their last 14 games. Conversely, Coventry have scored their fair share of goals; they found the net in seven of their last nine games. Similarly, Nottingham Forest have not been able to keep the goals out; they have seen their defence breached in their last three, and five of their last six games. On the other hand, Forest scored in six of their last seven games. Both teams scored in six of Coventry's last eight, and in four of Nottingham Forest's last six games. Considering both teams scored in five of the last seven encounters between these teams, both teams should score.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Nottingham Forest vs Coventry
Nottingham Forest vs Coventry: Let's look at the predicted lineups
If you're a glass half full kind of person then both of these teams have some chance of making the playoffs. For Nottingham Forest the chances look strong. For Coventry, they'll be dead if they lose this game.
Nottingham Forest Predicted Lineup
Nottingham Forest rebounded from their FA Cup loss to Liverpool with an impressive 4:1 win at Blackpool; they have now won their last three league games, and have no losses in their last eight league games. Steve Cooper's men will host Coventry on Wednesday; they'll be eyeing their fourth consecutive win in the Championship.
Predicted lineup – Samba, Worrall, Figueiredo, McKenna, Spence, Yates, Garner, Colback, Zinckernagel, Johnson, Davis
Coventry Predicted Lineup
Coventry have struggled a lot in recent weeks; they have no wins in their last three games, and they won just one of their last seven games. Mark Robin's men will hope to right their wrongs as they visit City Ground.
Predicted lineup – Moore, Bidwell, Hyam, Rose, Maatsen, Hamer, Allen, Dabo, O'Hare, Godden, Gyökeres
A quickfire FAQ on Nottingham Forest vs Coventry
- Where is the match being hosted? – The City Ground
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Nottingham Forest
- What time does the match kick off? 19:45 GMT
