Coventry vs Reading Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 22nd April 2023
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Coventry Building Society Arena

The odds are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. Check carefully before finalising your wager with your bookmaker. 

Coventry vs Reading: Top Free Betting Tips

Coventry City need to return to their winning ways to keep their promotion hopes alive when they face off against Reading next. The Royals will be travelling to Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday, 22 April. The Sky Blues dropped two points against Blackburn in the last game and Reading witnessed a draw against Luton Town.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

Though Reading have not secured a huge total of goals previously, they have scored one goal in four of the previous five league affairs. But they have not claimed a single clean sheet in the away fixtures since the start of November 2022. On the other hand, Coventry City have been on the scoring side in four of the previous five matches at Coventry Building Society Arena. The teams have also contributed to four BTTS outcomes in the same number of H2Hs at Coventry’s home. Hence, we predict both teams getting on the score sheet in this game.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Coventry City have found the back of the net six times in the last three Championship games. On the other hand, Reading have also managed to score at once in each of the previous three fixtures away from Select Car Leasing Stadium. But the Royals have been dismal at the back and conceded 11 goals in the previous five fixtures on the road. Four of the last five meetings between these teams have also gone with Over 2.5 Goals. Based on these numbers, we predict this game to feature a total of Over 2.5 Goals.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Coventry

Coventry City have succeeded to score more than once in two of the previous three league outings. The Sky Blues have allowed only three goals at the back in the same duration. However, Reading have conceded at least twice in three of the previous four matches away from Select Car Leasing Stadium, leaking ten in total. On the scoring end, the Royals have scored one goal in each of the previous three road fixtures. Given the current scenario, we predict a 2-1 lead in the favour of Coventry City.

Coventry vs Reading: Form, Recent Games, and News

Coventry City Preview

The Sky Blues featured the third draw of the last four league outings against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. Followed by a 1-0 trail, Ben Wilson came to rescue Coventry from defeat in the fifth minute of the stoppage time for a 1-1 score. Head coach Mark Robins’ game plan will be disrupted by the four injury-related absences due to the injuries.

Reading Preview

The Royals witnessed a consecutive fourth draw at Select Car Leasing Stadium against Luton Town with a 1-1 scoreline. Andy Carroll's goal put his team in the lead five minutes into the second half. But he received a red card and was sent off the field in the 56th minute. Luton managed to equalise the score in the 81st minute through Carlton Morris. Reading’s chances of success will also be affected due to nine players missing the upcoming game following injuries. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Coventry vs Reading

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

10/12/22

England Championship CHA

Reading

Coventry

1

0

12/02/22

England Championship CHA

Reading

Coventry

2

3

21/08/21

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Reading

2

1

19/01/21

England Championship CHA

Reading

Coventry

3

0

30/10/20

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Reading

3

2

Last Five - Coventry

27/05/23

England Championship CHA

Luton

Coventry

1 (6)

1 (5)

L

17/05/23

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Coventry

0

1

W

14/05/23

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Coventry

0

0

D

08/05/23

England Championship CHA

Middlesbrough

Coventry

1

1

D

29/04/23

England Championship CHA

Birmingham

Coventry

0

2

W

Last Five - Reading

08/05/23

England Championship CHA

Huddersfield

Reading

2

0

L

29/04/23

England Championship CHA

Wigan

Reading

1

1

D

22/04/23

England Championship CHA

Coventry

Reading

2

1

L

19/04/23

England Championship CHA

Luton

Reading

1

1

D

15/04/23

England Championship CHA

Burnley

Reading

0

0

D

FAQs regarding Coventry vs Reading

• Who is the bookmakers' favourite to win? Coventry @ odds of 3/5 (1.60).
• Who is the referee for this match? Matthew Donohue.
• Where will the game be played? Coventry vs Reading will be played at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The match venue located in Coventry, England, has a seating capacity of 32, 609.
• What was the last Head to Head result? 1-0 to Reading.
• How has Coventry City performed at home so far? Coventry City is 11th at home. They have bagged 9 wins and 7 draws, losing 5 times in 21 home matches. The hosts have scored 26 and conceded 23 goals on home soil.
• What is the away record of Reading ahead of this trip to Coventry? Reading is ranked the worst away team. The visitors have so far recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and lost 15 times away from home. Moreover, Reading has scored 14 and leaked 40 goals in 21 away matches.
• How did Reading perform in their recent away games against Coventry? Reading recorded LLDDW in recent away matches against Coventry City.
• How many goals have each side scored so far? Coventry has scored 53 goals while Reading has 44 goals, all from 43 Championship matches.