LiontipsCoventry vs Derby County. Championship match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Coventry City had a poor start to the season and were in the relegation zone for a long time. The team lost to almost everyone, but recently they managed to improve their game and earn a lot of points. The hosts drew with QPR (1:1) in London, and then brilliantly bounced back in the match with Luton (3:2). The club from Coventry was losing 0:2 after the first half, but at the break Mark Robins found the right words and his players turned the game around. The Citizens scored three goals in 30 minutes and took the most important three points. On the courage, the team managed to achieve an even more confident victory, defeating Middlesbrough away (3:0) in the last round. These successes allowed them to rise to the middle of the table and now Coventry occupies the 13th place.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts will miss the match due to injuries: Jamie Allen, Jake Bidwell, Rafael Borges Rodriguez and Ben Wilson.
Interesting trends for betting
- The hosts have had red cards in their last two matches
- None of the team last thirteen matches have ended in a draw.
Probable lineup : Dovin - Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Binks - van Ewijk, Eccles, Sheaf, Rudoni - Thorpe - Wright, Thomas-Asante
Current form
Derby County have been through some serious problems, including financial ones, but still managed to return to the Championship, finishing second in League One last season. The team lost only to Portsmouth, scoring five points less. However, despite their newcomer status, the Rams are doing well in England second-strongest league. The club is in 14th place and is behind today opponent only because Derby scored one goal less. After an important victory over QPR (2:0), the visitors drew three times - with Millwall (1:1), Oxford United (1:1) and Hull (1:1). In the last round, the unbeaten streak was interrupted - Paul Warne charges lost in a match with Stoke City (1:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors are missing Tom Barkhuizen, Tawanda Chirewa, Ryan Nyambe and David Ozo due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Three of the visitors' last four matches have ended in a draw
- The team has won only one game in the last eight rounds of the Championship
Probable lineup : Zetterstorm - Ward, Nelson, Cashin, Forsythe - Osborne, Adams, Harness - Jackson, Yates, Mendez-Lang
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:0
Two of the last four head-to-head matches ended with this score
8.00Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has played in two of the home team last four matches
2.00Bet Number 1 in the final score
This pattern has worked in the visitors' last four matches
1.70Tip and bets
We don't think this match will be productive. Both teams don't have star forwards and have to rely mainly on defense. The duel between direct competitors will probably be a closed game without many scoring chances. We think this game won't give us many goals, so we suggest betting on the total under.
Our prediction is under 2.5 goals for 2.00
Bet on total
Let give preference to the hosts in this match. Derby County have not won for several matches, but Coventry City, on the contrary, are on the rise and are planning to win their third victory in a row. We believe that the Citizens will be able to earn three points in a tough fight at home.
Second bet - Coventry City win with odds of 1.75
Bet on the first half
Coventry have won the first half in all four of their last head-to-head encounters. They will certainly be looking to gain an advantage as quickly as possible at home, and it is quite possible that today the Citizens will go into the break leading.
Prediction - Coventry City win in the first half with odds of 2.25
