Match Details
The match between Coventry and Leicester is scheduled to take place on January 13, 2024, at The Coventry Building Society Arena. It is a Championship fixture in the regular season, with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor the away team, Leicester, with a probability of 2.01 to win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Coventry and Leicester have faced each other three times in recent years. In their most recent encounter on June 8, 2023, Leicester emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. Looking at historical data, Leicester has dominated this fixture in recent years.
Team Form: Coventry
Coventry has been performing admirably in their recent matches across various competitions. They have not lost any of their last six games, winning four and drawing two. Their goal-scoring prowess has been impressive as well, netting an average of 2.83 goals per game during this period.
In the Championship standings, Coventry currently sits in eighth position with 37 points from 26 matches played. Their goal difference stands at +10 after scoring 38 goals and conceding only 28.
Their latest match was against Oxford United in the FA Cup on January 6th, where they displayed a dominant performance by securing a convincing victory with a scoreline of 6-2.
Team Form: Leicester
Leicester’s away form has been exceptional recently as they remain unbeaten in their last six matches on the road. They have won five of these games while drawing one. The team has demonstrated great attacking capabilities during these fixtures by averaging an impressive 2.67 goals per game.
Currently leading the Championship table with an outstanding record of 65 points from their first 26 matches, Leicester has shown their dominance in the league. They have a comfortable goal difference of +36, scoring 54 goals and conceding only 18.
In their most recent match against Millwall in the FA Cup, Leicester secured a hard-fought victory with a scoreline of 3-2.
Key Players
Coventry’s Matthew James Godden has been in fine form, netting nine goals in 25 appearances. His clinical finishing and ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for Coventry’s chances in this match.
Leicester’s Patson Daka has also been impressive, scoring four goals in just eight matches. His pace and agility make him a constant threat to opposition defenses.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, Coventry has scored an average of 1.46 goals per game at home this season. On the other hand, Leicester boasts an impressive away record, averaging 2.08 goals per game on their travels.
Defensively, Coventry concedes an average of 0.77 goals per game at home while Leicester allows just 0.85 goals per game away from home.
Considering these statistics, we can expect an entertaining match with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess.
Prediction: Coventry 1 – 3 Leicester
Based on current form and statistical analysis, it is predicted that Leicester will come out on top in this fixture with a scoreline of Coventry 1 – 3 Leicester. However, given Coventry’s recent performances and being the home team, they could potentially cause an upset or secure a draw against the league leaders.
