Coventry vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Bet on Sky Blues to Get the Job Done

Play-off contenders Coventry and Middlesbrough meet in this Championship clash at Coventry Building Society Arena.

We can’t ignore Coventry -0.25 at 1.87 on the Asian Handicap. There’s a generous return if the Midlands side can get the better of Middlesbrough and the insurance of half our stake returned in the event of a draw.

Coventry Came Out on Top in Last H2H Clash

Coventry City have lost back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The Sky Blues recorded just 33% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

Middlesbrough played Norwich City at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Riverside Stadium. Michael Carrick's men recorded 49% possession and managed five shots on goal.

Coventry have landed four consecutive wins over Middlesbrough. Their last encounter saw Coventry enjoy a 3-0 away victory at Riverside Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Coventry, two victories for Middlesbrough along with two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Coventry	45	19	9	17	62	58	4	62:58	66
9	Middlesbrough	45	18	10	17	64	54	10	64:54	64

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Coventry have had 57.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Haji Wright has found the net 5 times, with Jack Rudoni, Matt Grimes and Victor Torp scoring 2 each. Jack Rudoni and Victor Torp have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Middlesbrough have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Boro average 57.7% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Tommy Conway got 3 goals, Finn Azaz notched 2, while Samuel Iling-Junior and two other players scored 1. Samuel Iling-Junior and Kelechi Iheanacho have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Wilson (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell, Matt Grimes, Ben Sheaf, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Haji Wright, Ellis Simms.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers (GK), Anfernee Dijksteel, Dael Fry, Jonathan Howson, Neto Borges, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Morgan Whittaker, Finn Azaz, Samuel Iling-Junior, Tommy Conway.

Expert Championship Analysis

The team at jeetwin88.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Coventry vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 4 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

Coventry vs Middlesbrough Prediction

The best betting angle could be Coventry -0.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the 1.87 for the home team to win this Championship game, with a strong argument in favour of a triumph.

Bettors have the flexibility of being able to buy or sell goals depending on whether they want a safer or a riskier wager, with the odds moving according to the line.

Coventry -0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

Coventry Asian Hcp -0.25 @ 1.87 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Coventry 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

Coventry can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 7.50 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Props

Raphael Borges Rodrigues Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.85

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry) is available at 1.85 to register one or more shots on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Raphael Borges Rodrigues Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.65

First

7.50

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.80

Under 0.5

1.74

Shots

Over 1.5

1.56

Under 1.5

-

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Haji Wright to Score 2.80

Haji Wright (Coventry) has racked up four goals in his past five Championship home games. We’ll throw a dart at 2.80 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Haji Wright Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

2.70

First

5.40

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

2.40

Shots

Over 3.5

2.33

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Coventry Under 5.5 Corners 1.83

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Coventry in three straight games, while the past seven Middlesbrough matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. We’re expecting Coventry to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at 1.83.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Coventry

Total

10.70 4.70 6.00

Home

10.30 5.50 4.80

Away

11.60 4.20 7.40

Middlesbrough

Total

9.70 5.80 3.90

Home

9.40 5.90 3.50

Away

9.30 3.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

1.91

Under 10.5

1.80

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.83

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

1.83

Under 4.5

1.83

Most Corners

1

1.65

X

7.00

2

2.43

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Coventry vs Middlesbrough Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Coventry Betting Favourites to Win

Coventry City are regarded as having a 48% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at 2.10. The market suggests that Middlesbrough are least likely to win at 3.00.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.53.

If you fancy Coventry City but want money back if this Championship match is a draw, then you can get 1.57. You can bet on Middlesbrough at 2.25 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full Time Result

1

2.10

X

3.80

2

3.00

Half Time Result

1

2.63

X

2.40

2

3.50

Double Chance

1X

1.36

12

1.25

X2

1.70

Draw No Bet

1

1.57

2

2.25

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

1.89

2 Hcp +0.25

2.01

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.30

Over 2.5

1.62

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.53

No

2.38

Haji Wright Favourite to Score the First Goal

Haji Wright is the First Goalscorer favourite at 5.40. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at 2.70.

Player Goals

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.70

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.10

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.35

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.35

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.65

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.95

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

9.00

Anytime

3.95

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.00

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

First

8.50

Anytime

4.10

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.60

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.70

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

10.50

Anytime

4.70

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.30

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.60

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.75

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

14.00

Anytime

5.80

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.00

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.00

Luis Binks (Coventry)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.00

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

19.00

Anytime

8.50

Player Shots On Target

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.41

Under 0.5

2.40

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.54

Under 0.5

2.07

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.67

Under 0.5

1.89

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.68

Under 0.5

1.86

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.80

Under 0.5

1.74

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.91

Under 0.5

1.65

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.94

Under 0.5

1.63

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.00

Under 0.5

1.60

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.02

Under 0.5

1.58

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.25

Under 0.5

1.45

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

2.28

Under 0.5

1.44

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.32

Under 0.5

1.43

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

Over 0.5

2.63

Under 0.5

1.33

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.70

Under 0.5

1.32

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.29

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.16

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.16

Luis Binks (Coventry)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.15

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

3.95

Under 0.5

1.13

Player Shots

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 3.5

2.33

Under 3.5

0.00

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 2.5

1.93

Under 2.5

0.00

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 2.5

2.17

Under 2.5

0.00

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

1.81

Under 2.5

0.00

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

2.02

Under 1.5

0.00

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

Over 1.5

2.60

Under 1.5

0.00

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

2.18

Under 1.5

0.00

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 1.5

2.14

Under 1.5

0.00

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.87

Under 1.5

0.00

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.95

Under 1.5

0.00

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.85

Under 1.5

0.00

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 1.5

1.64

Under 1.5

0.00

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

Over 1.5

1.56

Under 1.5

0.00

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

1.57

Under 1.5

0.00

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

0.00

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

1.46

Under 0.5

0.00

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

Over 0.5

1.76

Under 0.5

0.00

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Team Stats

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Coventry vs Middlesbrough team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Championship squads.

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