Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Coventry City are out to cement their position in the automatic promotion places when they welcome league leaders Middlesbrough to the Coventry Building Society Arena on matchday 32 of the EFL Championship. Coventry occupy second place in the league standings, while Middlesbrough are at the top. Here's our match prediction.
Coventry City have accumulated 59 points from 31 EFL Championship games. They are three points ahead of third-placed Millwall and two points adrift of the top spot.
Performance-wise, their current run is disastrous. After two successive 2-1 victories against Leicester City and Millwall on January 17th and 20th, their form has dipped. In fact, they've won just two of their last eight league games.
The Sky Blue's recent goalless draw against Oxford United was a blessing in disguise. That result halted a two-match losing streak. On the downside, they have gone three league games without a win.
Since a 3-1 defeat against Fulham in the FA Cup, Middlesbrough have been on cloud nine. The visitors come into this match riding a five-match winning streak.
It's worth noting that those wins were recorded in the EFL Championship. Their recent triumph came against Sheffield United, bagging three points in a 2-1 road victory.
The Boro are on the road again, seeking a positive outcome. In unfamiliar territory, the team have won their last three league games.
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Coventry City v Middlesbrough Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.28 | 3.5 | 3 |
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2.34 | 3.6 | 2.86 |
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2.27 | 3.34 | 3.06 |
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2.2 | 3.6 | 3 |
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2.24 | 3.5 | 3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Coventry City and Middlesbrough?
Our prediction for the Coventry City vs Middlesbrough match is: more than 2.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/02/2026 between Coventry City and Middlesbrough in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 53.71% for a win of Coventry City against Middlesbrough with odds of 2.34 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Coventry City vs Middlesbrough is 10.52% with odds of 3.6 at Melbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.77% chance ⭐ for a win of Middlesbrough vs Coventry City with odds of 3.1 at Shangrila.
Coventry City - Middlesbrough Prediction and Best Odds:
| Coventry City Middlesbrough Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry City wins | 53.71% | 2.34 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55.15% | 1.93 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score: No | 53.33% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Coventry City | 21.56% | 6 at Bet365 |
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Form
Coventry City and Middlesbrough's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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95 | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 |
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5
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 |
Coventry City and Middlesbrough Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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20 Jan 2026 - Championship
17 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
26 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Feb 2026 - Championship
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
16 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Jan 2026 - Championship
24 Jan 2026 - Championship
4 Jan 2026 - Championship
29 Dec 2025 - Championship
26 Dec 2025 - Championship
13 Dec 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Feb 2026 - Championship
21 Jan 2026 - Championship
16 Jan 2026 - Championship
10 Jan 2026 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2026 - Championship
20 Dec 2025 - Championship
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Coventry City against Middlesbrough Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
B. Wilson
DefenderL. Woolfenden
L. Kitching
J. Bidwell
MidfielderV. Torp
J. Eccles
R. Esse
J. Markelo
E. Simms
J. Wildsmith
DefenderF. Munroe
D. Fry
MidfielderA. Gilbert
ForwardC. Ibeh
J. Sarmiento
M. Sene
D. Strelec
S. Hansen
Missing players
O. Dovin
A. Jones
Most goals and assists
Coventry City
Middlesbrough
H. Wright
(17 Goals)
M. Whittaker
(14 Goals)
M. van Ewijk
(10 Assists)
M. Whittaker
(6 Assists)
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H. Hackney
(6 Assists)
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C. Brittain
(6 Assists)
Coventry City - Middlesbrough Key Points
- Coventry City have seen five of their last six EFL Championship games end with over 2.5 goals.
- Five of Middlesbrough's last six league games produced over 2.5 goals.
- Coventry City are averaging 2.07 goals per game when playing at home.
- Middlesbrough have seen each of their last four away matches across all competitions end with over 2.5 goals.
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Our Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Prediction
It doesn't get any bigger than Coventry City and Middlesbrough, two sides in the EFL Championship fighting for the top spot in the standings. The last time they met, we were treated to a blockbuster affair which saw a combined six goals scored.
With Coventry boasting the best home record in the league this season, signs are point towards a tight contest. Goals shouldn't be ruled out, though, with the home team boasting the best offensive record with 31 goals scored in 15 games at Coventry Building Society Arena. Our Coventry City vs Middlesbrough prediction: more than 2.5 goals.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Coventry City Middlesbrough
| Coventry City vs Middlesbrough | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry City wins | 1.91 | 2.34 | +22.5% |
| Draw | 3.7 | 3.6 | -2.7% |
| Middlesbrough wins | 3.65 | 3.1 | -15.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Coventry City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 22.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 52.4% and is now 42.7% (-9.6%)
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