Coventry Will Be Promoted To The Premier League If They Avoid Defeat At Blackburn
Ewood Park | EFL Championship | Friday April 17 | 8pm
The EFL Championship’s Friday night filling comes from Ewood Park. BetVictor News delivers the Blackburn vs Coventry prediction, preview, H2H record, TV channel, team news, odds, betting tips and more.
Blackburn vs Coventry prediction: Coventry to win 2-1 (7/1)
Blackburn Vs Coventry Preview
Coventry are on the cusp of glory with a return to the Premier League firmly in their sights. The Sky Blues require just a single point in Lancashire on MD43 to make their top-flight comeback after 25 years. And in that quarter of a century, supporters have certainly been on a rollercoaster of emotions.
From ground shares to time spent in League Two, fans can start to dream ahead of what promises to be a historic campaign back in the promised land. However, Frank Lampard’s side must get the job done at Ewood Park.
The Blackburn vs Coventry odds certainly favour the EFL Championship league leaders. But Rovers are fighting relegation and will not lie down quietly for Lampard’s charges. Especially as they can land a psychological advantage with a surprise win before the rest of the weekend’s action.
Nonetheless, the visitors will be gunning for glory and being backed by an army of travelling supporters will certainly help spur the players on. Which is something to bear in mind when it comes to Championship betting on Friday’s hugely vital clash.
Blackburn Vs Coventry H2H Record
In the last 11 league meetings, Coventry have only tasted defeat on one occasion to Blackburn. That blemish occured in October 2020 when Rovers thrashed the Sky Blues 4-0 at the CBS Arena. Since then, the West Midlanders have won five times against the Lancashire side including the last three in a row.
Earlier this season, second-half strikes from Victor Torp and Brandon Thomas-Asante gave Frank Lampard’s side a comfortable 2-0 win at the CBS Arena.
Blackburn vs Coventry H2H record since October 2020:
- Blackburn wins – 1
- Draws – 5
- Coventry wins – 5
Blackburn Vs Coventry Team News
After their 3-0 loss to Southampton during the week, Eiran Cashin, Ryoya Morishita and Yuki Ohashi are all expected to return to Blackburn’s starting lineup. Todd Cantwell is likely to miss out and there are also doubts surrounding the fitness of Ryan Alebiosu, who suffered a rib injury at St Mary’s.
Meanwhile, Coventry have an almost fully-fit squad to choose from. Tatsuhiro Sakamoto is rated 50/50 and is the only concern. Having drawn 0-0 against Hull and Sheffield Wednesday, Frank Lampard may give his attack a reshuffle and opt for Romain Esse and Ellis Simms as opposed to Haji Wright and Brandon Thomas-Asante.
Blackburn’s last six in all comps:
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Coventry’s last six in all comps:
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Blackburn Vs Coventry Predicted Lineups
Blackburn predicted lineup:
Toth; Atcheson, McLoughlin, Cashin; Gardner-Hickman, Baradji, Montgomery, Ribeiro; Morishita, Ohashi; Jorgensen
Coventry predicted lineup:
Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Latibeaudiere, Kitching, Dasilva; Onyeka, Grimes; Esse, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Wright
Blackburn Vs Coventry TV Channel And Live Streaming (UK)
Blackburn vs Coventry is available to watch live in the UK on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Live streaming is available via Sky Sports+ and the Now app. Coverage begins at 7:30pm ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
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Blackburn Vs Coventry Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- Blackburn haven’t won any of their last ten league games against Coventry
- Coventry have lost the least amount of games in the Championship this season (7)
- Blackburn haven’t scored in their last two home games against Coventry (D 0-0, L 0-2)
Top Betting Angles for Blackburn vs Coventry
Under 3.5 goals: Available at 2/7. Blackburn are often blunt in attack but have been strong defensively recently (excluding the Southampton game). Coventry have blanked in their last two
Coventry to win: Plenty of value at 11/10. The Sky Blues may have left their shooting boots at home against Hull and Sheffield Wednesday but destiny is in their hands on Friday
Anytime goalscorer: Haji Wright is 85/40 to score anytime and the joint 13/2 favourite to net first. The USMNT international is the Championship’s second-highest scorer.
Blackburn Vs Coventry Prediction
Despite their stuttering form in the last two Championship games, we fancy Coventry to seal their return to the Premier League with a narrow win on Friday. Frank Lampard’s side only need six points to clinch the title so taking half of that required total at Ewood Park will put them fully on track to been crowned champions against Wrexham on April 26.
Prediction: Blackburn 1-2 Coventry
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