Coventry City lock horns with Derby County on Friday as the 40th round of games in the Championship beckons after the international break. The two teams are in the same half of the standings.
Frank Lampard’s Coventry are coming off a 3-0 win at Swansea City two weeks ago. All three goals came before the break, with Brandon Thomas-Assante opening the scoring from the spot before Matt Grimes and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto also got on the scoresheet.
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Returning to winning ways after a surprise 2-1 home loss to Southampton, the Sky Blues are nine points clear at the top, with 80 points from 39 matches, winning a league-high 24.
Meanwhile, John Eustace’s Derby are fresh off a 1-0 home win over Birmingham a fortnight ago. Rhian Brewster scored the game’s only goal two minutes before the break, having dominated possession (51%).
Following a second straight win, the Rams remain eighth in the points table, with 60 points from 39 outings, winning 17.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Coventry-Derby Championship showdown at the Coventry Building Society Arena:
Coventry City vs Derby County head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 87 meetings across competitions, Derby lead Coventry 34-31 but lost the reverse fixture 5-3 at home in August.
- Both sides have won twice apiece in their last six meetings across competitions, with both of Derby’s wins coming in the Championship.
- Coventry have three wins and a loss in their last five home games – all in the Championship.
- Derby have won twice and lost thrice in their last five road outings – all in the Championship.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Coventry: W-L-W-W-W; Derby: W-W-L-W-W
Coventry City vs Derby County prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While Coventry are on the cusp of a first Championship title in six decades and a Premier League return after 25 years, Derby have work to do to get into play-off contention.
In terms of head-to-head, the Rams have a slender advantage, but neither side have dominated recent meetings. However, Frank Lampard’s side are in good form, especially at home, despite their loss to Southampton last month.
Meanwhile, Derby are also in fine fettle as they seek a return to the top tier. Having won this fixture 2-1 last season, the Rams are looking for successive league wins at Coventry for the first time since December 1988. However, the Sky Blues’ superior recent form means they should take the win.
Prediction: Coventry City 2-1 Derby County
Coventry City vs Derby County betting tips
Tip-1: Coventry to win
Tip-2: Derby to score (They have done so in their last four meetings with the Sky Blues.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Their last four clashes have had at least two goals.)
Edited by Bhargav
