Ace Football previews the Championship game between Wrexham and Coventry who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Wrexham comes up against Coventry as of late.
Sitting top of the table, Coventry claimed 28 points after 12 rounds, while Wrexham have amassed 14 points. This ranks the latter as number 16 in the Championship before the next round.
Team form: Wrexham vs Coventry
Wrexham Form
In their last three matches, Wrexham beat Oxford 1-0, drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough, before losing 1-2 against Cardiff. Wrexham claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Championship, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored eight and conceded ten goals.
Coventry Form
In their last three matches, Coventry first beat Blackburn 2-0, then Portsmouth by 1-2 and finally Watford by 3-1. Coventry recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Championship, in which they banged in 18 goals, whilst conceding six. They remained undefeated, but did draw twice.
Betting facts for Wrexham and Coventry
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Wrexham and Coventry. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 7 Wrexham matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 6 Wrexham matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 7 Wrexham matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 6 Wrexham matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Wrexham home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Coventry have won the last 6 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Coventry have won the last 6 matches in a row in the Championship while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 7 Coventry away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Coventry have won 5 of the last 6 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Coventry have won 5 of the last 6 matches in the Championship and the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Wrexham vs Coventry
Look no further than Nathan Broadhead, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Wrexham in the Championship, while Brandon Thomas-Asante managed seven goals in the last half dozen matches for Coventry in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Popular markets: Wrexham vs Coventry
Full-time result
Wrexham claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing three. Coventry won five of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost two of the games in this run. Coventry won their last 6 matches on the trot. Coventry didn’t lose any of their 7 most recent away games.
Both teams to score
Wrexham scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Coventry scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Coventry managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Wrexham’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Coventry, who scored 2.3 times on average in these matches.
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