Leeds vs Coventry City Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship

Prediction published on 16/12/2023, 01:51  by Sridhar in Championship Predictions

Leeds United will hope to bounce back immediately as they come against mid-table side Coventry in the Championship. This matchday 22 will be played at Leeds home ground of Elland Road on Saturday. The hosts are 3rd in the division with 41 points while the visitors are 14th with 26 points ahead of this round. Leeds lost 1-0 to Sunderland in their last league match, which was their first defeat across eight matches. That sequence saw them win six matches and draw once which keeps them in the top-three race. They have a slender two-point lead over fourth-placed Southampton, which would be in danger if they lose here. Their defence still looks one of the best in the division, having conceded only 21 goals so far. While that hasn’t helped them at home this season, seven straight Championship wins gives them a good platform to keep winning here.

Coventry are in the clogged-up mid-table with only six points the buffer from the relegation zone. Although that is good enough and keeps them decently away from the red zone, results must improve to steer clear. They drew 1-1 with Southampton in their last match, which extended their recent run of improvements. Coventry have lost just once across their last six league games – three wins and two draws – to indicate they may have turned the corner. This may still be under threat on the road, as the visitors lost four of their previous five away league games.