Championship - Coventry v Leicester

Coventry V Leicester

Chris Coleman will look to get his new job off to a good start against Leicester and help push the Sky Blues further away from that dreaded drop zone. Coventry have been very unpredictable this season but have being playing a bit more fluently and with a bit more confidence lately, especially at home where they have taken 7 points from the last possible 12. Not incredible reading I know but for a team in 20th position they do seem to be keeping their head just above water and can take another 3 points against a poor travelling Leicester side. Their away record is poor so it’s safe to assume that they keep their best performances for their home crowd. Chris Coleman has spoken of his surprise at the players confidence which can only be a good sign and the new manager has indicated that Saturdays clash will be treated like a cup final by the home side.

Leicester are just one point ahead of their opponents but having played 2 games more are still very much relegation candidates, With just 2 wins and 8 draws on the road this season they could be described as a draw specialist of sorts but this label has deserted them in recent weeks with only 3 goals and 2 points in their last 6 efforts. They failed to register a single shot on target against Watford in their last away game and this is more evidence of the fact that they have one of the poorer strike rates in the championship. Much like their opponents they seem to save their better performances for the home games and will look to keep this game tight and take a point.

Verdict

Two similar teams on view but I think home advantage may be crucial in this one. It also has to be taken into account that the Coventry players are playing in front of new management so a 100% focused and committed performance is to be expected. The “honeymoon period” may just be enough to give the hosts a narrow victory and leapfrog their opponents.

Coventry to win 1 or 2 - 0



Pick : Home 0, - 0.5
Odds : 2.13
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : 10bet
Match Result : 2-0
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