Coventry vs Preston Predictions & Tips - No Separating Championship Play-Off Chasers

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 21 Feb 2024

Alex Waite 21 Feb 2024

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Coventry vs Preston predictions for Friday’s Championship match
The Sky Blues are unbeaten in their last 11 home matches
Can Mark Robins side hold the in-form Lilywhites?

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Coventry have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches against Preston (Getty Images)

Coventry vs Preston Predictions

Coventry rarely lose at home and Preston have picked up positive results lately. Both sides are in strong form and a Championship draw is expected.

Coventry vs Preston Predictions
Head-to-Head
Coventry Form
Coventry Injuries & Team News
Preston Form
Preston Injuries & Team News

Coventry are unbeaten in their last 11 home matches
Coventry have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches against Preston
Preston are unbeaten in their last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

Preston have a 21-10 advantage against Coventry in 47 meetings with 16 draws.

Coventry Form

Coventry are three points off the play-offs after going unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 Champions matches.

The Sky Blues’ only recent loss came at Norwich (2-1). Coventry followed this result with wins over Millwall (2-1), Stoke (1-0) and a draw at Plymouth (2-2).

Mark Robins’s side played out an even match with Stoke on Saturday with 9-13 shots. Ellis Simms scored on 51 minutes and Coventry saw out the win.

Coventry Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Victor Torp is out

Preston Form

Preston are back in the play-off hunt after winning three and drawing two of their last five.

The Lilywhites were on a three-match winning streak with victories against Ipswich (3-2), Cardiff (2-0) and Middlesbrough (2-1). This run was followed by a 2-2 stalemate with Blackburn.

Ryan Lowe’s side conceded two goals in the opening 23 minutes against Blackburn. Robbie Brady and Emil Riis then levelled the scores before half time.

Preston Injuries & Team News

Midfielders Brad Potts and Duane Holmes are out.

Verdict

Coventry v Preston

Coventry and Preston are in similar positive form and the play-off chasers will want to keep notching points. The sides are well-matched and a draw is the best bet.

Draw

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