Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Coventry
Queens Park Rangers
On Tuesday, February 11, Coventry will host QPR in the 32nd round of the Championship. The match kicks off at 20:45 CET, and I’m offering my pick for the winner.
Coventry vs QPR: Key Match Facts
- Coventry has lost its last two matches but had won five consecutive games before that.
- QPR has conceded at least one goal in its last four matches.
- QPR has also scored in its last four away games.
- In 53% of QPR’s away matches, both teams have scored.
- Coventry has won 25% of its matches with a clean sheet, while QPR has done so in just 11% of their games.
- Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw. In their previous five encounters, Coventry has won three times, while QPR has won once.
Match Preview
Coventry made a managerial change, appointing Frank Lampard as head coach. Under his leadership, the team has improved, climbing the table. The Sky Blues currently sit 12th with 41 points. Coventry has suffered two consecutive defeats, one of them in the FA Cup, but before that, they went on a five-match winning streak, including three clean-sheet victories.
QPR sits just below Coventry in the standings with 41 points as well. In their last five matches, they have suffered two defeats but managed to beat Blackburn 2-1 in the previous round. This match is crucial for both teams, as they are direct competitors in the table. QPR has struggled offensively, scoring 35 goals compared to Coventry’s 41, while both teams have conceded 40 goals. Notably, QPR has won just four away matches this season.
Probable Lineups
- Coventry: Doyen; Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching; Van Ewijk, Thorpe, Allen, Rudoni, Bidwell; Thomas-Asante, Simms.
- QPR: Nardi; Dunne, Cook, Edwards, Paal; Morgan, Field, Chair; Smith, Frey, Saito.
Prediction
Since Lampard's arrival, Coventry has shown more consistency, and I believe they have a strong chance of getting back to winning ways.
My betting pick: Coventry to win at odds of 1.83.
