West Bromwich vs. Coventry City prediction and betting tips on March 1, 2024
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The upcoming 35th round of the Championship will commence with a match at "The Hawthorns" on Friday evening, where West Bromwich will host Coventry City. Here's our expert prediction for this match.
West Bromwich
"The Baggies" are contending for a position in the top six and subsequent participation in the playoffs. Securing a direct promotion is unattainable, as they trail Leeds, currently in second place, by a significant 16 points. In the last round, West Bromwich played to a 1-1 draw against Hull City away.
In their last five fixtures, Carlos Corberan's team has secured two victories, along with an equal number of draws and a single defeat. At present, the "Throstles" occupy the fifth position in the league table, amassing 56 points from 34 matches. Despite losing their last home match to Southampton, "The Albion" had previously enjoyed a streak of five consecutive victories in the Championship.
Coventry City
"The Sky Blues" endured a faltering start to the season, managing only three victories in their first 15 matches. However, their performance stabilized thereafter, marked by successful spells of victories and unbeaten runs. Nevertheless, dropped points have left their mark - Coventry currently sits in ninth place in the league table after 34 rounds, having accumulated 51 points. They are merely four points adrift of Hull, occupying sixth place.
In their recent championship fixture, Mark Robins' side suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat at home to Preston, halting their unbeaten streak of three matches (two wins and one draw). Coventry has been consistently collecting points away from home in their recent matches. In their last five away fixtures, "The Sky Blues" secured three victories alongside a draw and a single defeat.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first encounter, West Bromwich defeated Coventry away with a score of 2-0. This victory marked West Bromwich's second consecutive win and their third in the last five direct encounters.
- "Total Over 2.5" has not been met in any of the last four encounters.
West Bromwich vs. Coventry City Prediction
West Bromwich demonstrates formidable prowess at home, having only succumbed to the robust Southampton in the Championship this year. We anticipate a match between direct contenders for the top six, where securing maximum points in the home encounter is imperative. Our prediction is a "Victory for West Bromwich" with odds of 2.15.
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