In this article, we bring you our Preston vs Coventry prediction, odds & betting tips as the two teams face off at Deepdale in the Championship at Saturday lunchtime.
Both sides are languishing just above the relegation zone in 19th and 20th place respectively, which suggests that it could be a tight and cagey affair.
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Preston vs Coventry prediction: More misery for Sky Blues
Key stats
- Preston are unbeaten in five H2Hs against Coventry
- Preston are aiming for a third consecutive home clean sheet
- Both teams won their last game 3-0
Correct score prediction: Preston 2-0 Coventry
Preston are unbeaten in five previous H2Hs, while Coventry have failed to score in four of those. The hosts are also undefeated in three games at Deepdale, while Coventry were on a three-match losing streak before beating Blackburn 3-0 last time out.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Sky Blues to shock Lilywhites?
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – Implied probability 36.4%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – Implied probability 30.3%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.5) – Implied probability 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the implied probabilities, Coventry are actually favourites to win, despite their poor recent record against Preston. The next most probable outcome is then a Lilywhites win, followed by a draw.
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Most recent H2Hs: Preston dominate
Indeed, Preston are unbeaten in five previous meetings, winning three of them. They have scored three times in each of the last two H2Hs, while Coventry have failed to score in four of them.
England Championship 23/02/24
Coventry
Preston
England Championship 04/11/23
Preston
Coventry
England Championship 28/02/23
Preston
Coventry
England Championship 28/01/23
Preston
Coventry
England Championship 31/08/22
Coventry
Preston
Preston preview: Tough nut to crack
Preston bounced back strongly against Watford last time out, winning 3-0 at home after a 3-1 defeat away to Millwall. That is their only loss in their last five games, implying that they are a tough nut to crack.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Kesler-Hayden, Linday, Storey, Hughes, Whiteman, McCann, Potts, Frokjaer-Jensen, Brady & Jakobsen
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Coventry preview: Leaking goals
In contrast to Preston, Coventry seem to have a soft underbelly at the moment, having conceded two or more goals in each of their three successive defeats before beating Blackburn 3-0 at home earlier this month. They will hope that the result will give them a confidence boost, and will not want to slip into old habits.
Predicted lineup: Wilson (GK), Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell, Sheaf, Eccles, Mason-Clark, Rudoni, Wright & Simms
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
Player to watch – Emil Riis Jakobsen
In the absence of top scorer Milutin Osmajic as he continues to be suspended for biting an opponent, goalscoring responsibility may fall to fellow striker Emil Riis Jakobsen, who will want to add to his tally of just one in the Championship so far this season. An impressive scoring streak may even see him keep his place in th starting line-up once Osmajic returns.