Middlesbrough vs Coventry Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 17th May 2023
Kick-Off: 20:00 UK, 21:00 CET
Venue: Riverside Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Ultra HDR

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Middlesbrough vs Coventry: Top Free Betting Tips

Middlesbrough and Coventry City are set to face each other for the consecutive third time to play the second leg of the promotion playoff in the EFL Championship. Both teams will step into Riverside Stadium on Wednesday, 17 May. The Boro had a solid away performance as they managed to limit the Sky Blues to a goalless draw.

Match Result Prediction: Middlesbrough to Win

Middlesbrough has gone winless in the previous four matches while losing two against Rotherham and Luton Town away from Riverside Stadium. However, they have registered victories in three of the last four games in front of the home crowd, losing the only one against Burnley. The Sky Blues have also been on an unbeaten run in road fixtures but arranged only two victories in the last six visits. Additionally, Middlesbrough defeated Coventry in three of the previous five H2H meetings at Riverside Stadium while drawing the remaining two. Hence, the Boro seem in a strong position to confirm their place in the final of playoffs on Wednesday.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Middlesbrough has been getting through consecutive low-scoring totals ahead of this game. However, the Boro’s front line has been consistent at home at Riverside Stadium where they scored eight goals in just the last three fixtures. The home side of this game also conceded goals in each match. On the other hand, Coventry City have found the back of the net five times in the same number of fixtures on the road. Therefore, we can predict the teams to produce a total of Over 2.5 Goals, changing the trend of the recent H2Hs.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-1 to Middlesbrough

Coventry City have rattled the net six times in the last five league outings while scoring more than once in only two matches. Middlesbrough scored multiple goals in three of the previous five home games and collected 13 goals in that course. Defensively, the Boro have conceded only one goal in each of the last three games at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough has scored twice in two of the last five home H2Hs against Coventry, leaking only three in total. Following these numbers, we predict the Boro to claim a 2-1 lead at the end of the ninety minutes.

Middlesbrough vs Coventry: Form, Recent Games, and News

Middlesbrough Preview

The Boro’s recent away form has raised concerns, as they have failed to secure a victory in their last five matches on the road, suffering three defeats along the way. Their latest goalless draw against Coventry resulted in a notable achievement as it marked their first clean sheet since March's conclusion. Manager Michael Carrick’s game plan will be disrupted by the absence of Matt Clarke and Aron Ramsey due to injuries.

Coventry Preview

The Sky Blues struggled in their home leg against Middlesbrough, with no shots on target and just 39% possession. Despite being unbeaten in eight matches, Coventry has only secured three wins in the EFL Championship since March. The team’s training regimen takes a hit as there are three players on the injury list ahead of this game.

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FAQs regarding Middlesbrough vs Coventry

Who is the Middlesbrough player to watch? Chuba Akpom.
Who is the Coventry player to watch? Viktor Gyokeres.
Who won the last Head to Head fixture? 0-0 Draw.