Ahead of Wednesday night’s EFL Championship clash, we have the Coventry vs Leeds preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.
Coventry Vs Leeds Preview
Coventry have found a new lease of life under the guidance of Frank Lampard. The Premier League legend had struggled in his managerial career but has lifted the Sky Blues into play-off contention.
Considering Lampard only took the job at the Coventry Building Society Arena on November 28 with the club fighting relegation, it’s a huge testament to how well he has done so far.
Going into Wednesday’s clash, Lampard has overseen a four-game winning streak. Bristol City, Blackburn, Watford and most recently Swansea have all felt the wrath of the former Chelsea boss.
Saturday’s 2-0 victory in South Wales means the Sky Blues are just three points off West Brom who currently occupy sixth. Although, the Baggies and 7th-placed Middlesbrough both boast stronger goal differences.
Lampard was able to add to his side before the January transfer window slammed shut. Matt Grimes was the biggest coup, putting pen-to-paper on a three-and-a-half year deal.
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Leeds will undoubtedly still be buzzing after their 7-0 demolition against Cardiff on Saturday. The Whites are currently top of the pile and hold a two-point lead over Burnley and Sheffield United.
The Elland Road thrashing of the Bluebirds side saw six different scorers and a total of 29 shots on goal. Daniel Farke’s side are definitely not leaving anything to chance this time around.
After a poor finish to the end of the 2023/24 season, Farke’s side fell at the last hurdle in the play-off final against Southampton. Now, they are gunning for a top-two finish.
Wednesday’s opponents will certainly be no pushovers. The East Midlanders are in fine form and have tasted defeat on home soil since early November.
Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK price Leeds as the 10/11 favourites. Coventry can be backed at 7/2 with the draw 27/10.
Coventry Vs Leeds Team News
January signing Matt Grimes is expected to start in midfield for Coventry on Wednesday night. The Sky Blues are light on numbers and the Swansea legend would make a like-for-like replacement for Ben Sheaf.
The highly-rated star is expected to miss the next few weeks of action owing to a muscle injury. Further up the pitch, Haji Wright is a fitness concern and a late call is expected on his participation.
Likewise for Ephron Mason-Clark. The 25-year-old is also recovering from a recent injury and has a slim chance of at least making the matchday squad.
Meanwhile, Leeds will once again have to make do without Patrick Bamford. The one-cap England international probably won’t be missed after Saturday’s goal glut.
In fact, it’ll very likely be as you were for manager Daniel Farke. Joel Piroe will lead the line and be supported by Dan James, Manor Solomon and Brenden Aaronson.
Joe Rodon and Ethan Ampadu will occupy the centre of defence with Junior Firpo on the left, and Jayden Bogle playing right-back.
Coventry Vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Coventry (4-4-2): Dovin; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching, Van Ewijk; Grimes, Allen, Rudoni, Bidwell; Simms, Thomas-Asante
Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Rothwell; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe
Coventry Vs Leeds Prediction
We are going to sit on the fence and predict a draw between Coventry and Leeds on Wednesday night. Both sides come into the game in good form and off of the back of very good results on the weekend.
Expect a lively affair but it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a cagey game at times. Perhaps more so from the Sky Blues who will be keen to maintain their unbeaten home run.
Prediction: Coventry 2-2 Leeds
