Blackburn vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Apr 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Blackburn vs Coventry

Blackburn clash with Championship leaders Coventry at Ewood Park, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 17 April.

We’re not convinced that Blackburn and Coventry score three or more goals between them. As a result, we’ll visit the Total Goals market and bet on Under 2.5 which is priced at odds of -123.

It’s all set for a Friday night celebration, with a draw enough for table-topping Coventry to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. At the other end of the table, Blackburn sit four points above the relegation zone, having played one game more than their rivals.

Blackburn Rovers lost 3-0 away to Southampton at St Mary’s in their last game. Michael O'Neill's men had 42% possession and totalled three shots on target.

Coventry City drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against relegated Sheffield Wednesday at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues dominated possession with 69% of the ball and managed four shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry have enjoyed three successive victories against Blackburn. Their last encounter was at Coventry Building Society Arena, with Coventry claiming a 2-0 home win. The 10 most recent H2H games have included five Coventry victories along with five draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	46	28	11	7	97	45	52	97:45	95
20	Blackburn	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14	42:56	52

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2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Blackburn have had 45.5% possession and 4.8 corners per game. On average, the Riversiders have conceded 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorers are Mathias Joergensen and Hayden Carter on 2 goals, while Adam Forshaw has bagged 1. The leading assistor is Ryoya Morishita with 4.

Coventry have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 14.4 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.8 goals. The Midlands team average 53.1% possession, 5.4 corners in their favour and 3.5 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 2.7 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Jack Rudoni on 5, followed by Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Haji Wright with 3. Milan van Ewijk, Jay Dasilva and Ephron Mason-Clark have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Blackburn confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Balazs Toth (GK), Tom Atcheson, Sean McLoughlin, Eiran Cashin, Ryan Alebiosu, Kristi Montgomery, Taylor Gardner-Hickman, Yuri Ribeiro, Ryoya Morishita, Moussa Baradji, Yuki Ohashi.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Liam Kitching, Joel Latibeaudiere, Bobby Thomas, Jay Dasilva, Frank Onyeka, Matt Grimes, Milan van Ewijk, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Ellis Simms.

Blackburn vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Blackburn vs Coventry with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count for this Championship meeting. The betting sites offer us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -123 look really appealing.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Championship stats.

Key Blackburn vs Coventry league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blackburn games at home.
• 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 the last 3 Blackburn games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Coventry games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Coventry games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

According to the odds, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

Bettors who are looking for more juice from their bet could consider a wager on Under 2.5 Goals along with a team to win. The Result & Total Goals market provides this particular option.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackburn 0 - 1 Coventry

We’re taking a chance on Coventry to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +540 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Rudoni to Score +430

Jack Rudoni (Coventry) has registered five goals in his past six Championship matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +430 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Jack Rudoni Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1000

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Corners Prediction

Blackburn Under 4.5 Corners -120

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by Blackburn Rovers in their past three games, with the corner count against Coventry going under 4.5 in their last four matches. There’s everything to like about the Blackburn Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Blackburn

Total

10.40 4.80 5.60

Home

10.30 5.10 5.20

Away

10.10 4.40 5.70

Coventry

Total

8.90 5.40 3.50

Home

8.40 6.00 2.40

Away

9.40 4.20 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Blackburn Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-127

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-128

Most Corners

1

+140

X

+650

2

-141

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Blackburn vs Coventry Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Coventry City are available at -112 to come away with a triumph in this Championship clash, meaning a 53% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Blackburn Rovers are the +310 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Coventry are -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is like backing them on the Full-Time Result market. Alternatively, you can get -112 for Blackburn +0.5 and get the draw on your side.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -137.

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Full-Time Result

1

+310

X

+250

2

-112

Half-Time Result

1

+325

X

+118

2

+148

Double Chance

1X

-119

12

-370

X2

-455

Draw No Bet

1

+180

2

-270

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-112

2 Hcp -0.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-114

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-100

Favourite Haji Wright is +290 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+105

Anytime

+290

Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Mathias Jørgensen (Blackburn)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Moussa Baradji (Blackburn)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+380

Anytime

+1000

Aodhan Doherty (Blackburn)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+410

Anytime

+1100

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Ryoya Morishita (Blackburn)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Romain Esse (Coventry)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Oladapo Afolayan (Blackburn)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Frank Onyeka (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jake Garrett (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Dion De Neve (Blackburn)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stats: Championship matches only
Blackburn are unbeaten over their previous three games at Ewood Park. The Lancashire side have five draws, three defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Coventry are unbeaten in the last five games on their travels. The Sky Blues have four victories, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

When the teams previously met at Ewood Park, Coventry defeated Blackburn 2-0. In the previous 5 meetings at Ewood Park, it’s been four draws and a victory for Coventry.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackburn Home Stats		2-5-3	1.60	0.70	0.90	2	8	4	6
Coventry Away Stats		4-3-3	2.50	1.50	1.00	5	5	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Blackburn vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Blackburn vs Coventry team news before betting. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship along with the latest injury news.

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