Charlton vs Coventry: can Charlton end their poor run?
In the Matchday 25 fixture of the English Championship, Charlton will host Coventry on Thursday, January 1, with kick-off scheduled for 16:00 CET. I propose a betting option for this game.
Charlton vs Coventry: match facts and head-to-head
- Charlton have lost their last two matches.
- In their last nine matches, Charlton have won only once.
- Charlton’s scoring streak at home now stands at eight consecutive matches.
- Coventry have failed to win away from home in three matches: two draws and one defeat.
- Away from home, Coventry have been unable to keep a clean sheet in four consecutive matches.
- Coventry boast the best attack in the Championship with 54 goals scored.
- Coventry also have the second-best defence in the Championship, conceding just 25 goals.
- Coventry have lost only 8% of their matches without scoring this season, compared to 20% for Charlton.
- Coventry have scored in both halves in 38% of their matches this season.
Charlton vs Coventry: match preview
Charlton are currently languishing near the bottom of the Championship table. After 23 rounds, the team have collected 27 points and sit 20th, holding a five-point cushion above the relegation zone. They have lost their last two matches, falling 1–2 to Portsmouth and 0–1 to Norwich. Overall, Charlton have managed just one win in their last nine games.
Coventry are producing excellent results in the Championship. Frank Lampard’s side currently top the table with 51 points after 24 matches, holding an eight-point lead over second place. It is a solid cushion at the halfway stage of the season. Coventry also boast a formidable attack, having scored 54 goals, the best tally in the league. In addition, they possess the second-strongest defence, with just 25 goals conceded. In the previous round, Coventry lost 0–2 to Ipswich, but before that they were unbeaten in four consecutive matches.
Probable line-ups
- Charlton: Kaminski; Burke, Jones, Bell; Bree, Carey, Coventry, Berry, Campbell; Kelman, Leaburn
- Coventry: Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Woolfenden, Kitching, Brau; Torp, Eccles; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Simms
Prediction
Coventry are currently the league leaders and clear favourites in the Championship. They travel to face Charlton and will be aiming to return to winning ways. I suggest a bet on a victory for Lampard’s side in this encounter.
