Blackburn vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Jan 2025

A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -138 when it comes to Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We don’t think Blackburn and Coventry will serve up a goalfest.

3-0 Win for Coventry in Pair’s Last Encounter

Blackburn Rovers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 loss against Oxford United at Kassam Stadium. The Lancashire outfit had 45% possession and totalled four shots on target.

Coventry City won their previous game, beating Bristol City at home. It was a 1-0 victory at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues boasted 55% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Brandon Thomas-Asante firing the winner in the 62nd minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry have not lost to Blackburn in the past eight meetings. In their last encounter, Coventry came out with a 3-0 home victory at Coventry Building Society Arena. The previous 9 H2H meetings have featured five draws, three wins for Coventry and just one for Blackburn.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Blackburn	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
5	Coventry	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Blackburn have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts. The Riversiders have averaged 46.5% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 9.8 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top scorer Makhtar Gueye has found the net 2 times, with Callum Brittain, Andreas Weimann, Danny Batth and Danny Batth getting 1 goals each. Makhtar Gueye has recorded the most assists with 3.

Coventry have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 58.8% possession, 5.6 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Ephron Mason-Clark is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Josh Eccles both have 2. Jack Rudoni and Ephron Mason-Clark have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Callum Brittain, Dominic Hyam, Danny Batth, Owen Beck, Joe Rankin-Costello, John Buckley, Tyrhys Dolan, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges, Makhtar Gueye.

Coventry confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Oliver Nnonyelu Dovin (GK), Joel Latibeaudiere, Luis Binks, Liam Kitching, Milan van Ewijk, Victor Torp, Jamie Allen, Jack Rudoni, Jake Bidwell, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Ellis Simms.

Blackburn vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

The two teams might not deliver too many goals and that leads us to bet Under 2.5. This Championship selection could be the way forward and that’s especially considering you can get odds of -138.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Blackburn vs Coventry league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blackburn games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Coventry games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Coventry games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 57.9% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 1 - 0 Coventry

Blackburn are available at +650 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Corners Prediction

Blackburn Over 5.5 Corners +104

There’s been an average of 6.40 corners for Blackburn Rovers in their past 5 home games, with the corner count against Coventry going over 5.5 in their last six away matches. We recommend backing the +104 that Blackburn Rovers are able to cover the line, with this Team Corners bet landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

9.90 4.70 5.20

Home

10.60 5.60 5.00

Away

9.60 2.80 6.80

Coventry

Total

11.40 5.60 5.80

Home

10.70 7.00 3.70

Away

12.90 5.80 7.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-125

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+575

2

-102

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Blackburn vs Coventry Odds

The latest betting odds are available for this Championship game and you can get +162.5 that Blackburn Rovers win and +170 that Coventry City triumph. Those wanting to back the draw with the bookies can get +230.

The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now.

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Full-Time Result

1

+162.5

X

+230

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+110

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-225

12

-300

X2

-225

Draw No Bet

1

-120

2

-120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

-111

2 Hcp 0.0

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-110

Blackburn vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Our Blackburn vs Coventry team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

Blackburn Rovers Team Page Coventry City Team Page