Championship: Coventry vs Preston – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship round 34 match between Coventry and Preston and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Coventry will be hosting a Coventry Building Society Arena encounter on Friday when Preston arrive for a test of their credentials.

The Sky Blues approach round 34 as number 6 in the Championship table with 51 points on their account so far. With 33 rounds behind them, Preston have amassed 49 points, placing them as number 9 in the standings.

Team form: Coventry vs Preston

Coventry Form

Coventry are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Millwall 2-1, and then drawing 2-2 with Plymouth. They were back as winners when they defeated Stoke 0-1. In their last six Championship home matches, the Sky Blues claimed three wins and three draws. They scored 12 and conceded seven goals.

Preston Form

Preston seem ready to face any opponent right now. In their previous three matches, they earned seven points. They won 0-2 against Cardiff and 2-1 against Middlesbrough. However, their winning streak ended with a 2-2 draw against Blackburn. In their last six away matches in the Championship, Preston won twice and drew once. They suffered three defeats, conceding eight goals and scoring eight in total.

Betting stats and facts for Coventry and Preston

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Coventry and Preston. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

Players in form: Coventry vs Preston

When seeking in-form players capable of finding the target, both teams boast some interesting names. Ellis Simms brings great form to the table, with three goals in six games. Coventry will likely start him against Preston. Additionally, Preston also have some appealing names to consider, including Will Keane, who has notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Coventry are proving to be a tough opponent, going unbeaten in nine Championship matches. The Sky Blues have been particularly strong at home, winning seven of their last 10 matches and drawing three, maintaining an unbeaten streak in front of their home supporters. On the other hand, Preston won three of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, with two draws and five losses. However, they’ve remained unbeaten in their last five games.

Both teams to score

In seven out of their last ten games, Coventry scored the first goal, while Preston got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Additionally, both teams have scored in the last four home games Coventry played in the Championship. Coventry managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of their last 10 games, while Preston kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. Furthermore, Preston have scored in nine consecutive away meetings with Coventry.

Total goals

Coventry scored at least one goal in their last 17 Championship matches. Over 2.5 goals paid out in eight of Coventry’s ten most recent home matches across the tournaments, and they scored 2.4 goals on average in the process. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Preston, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches.

Recommended tip: Coventry vs Preston

The match between Coventry and Preston should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Championship game.

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