Cardiff vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Jan 2025

Sky Blues Facing Tough Test vs Bluebirds

We’ll split our stake by backing Cardiff +0.25 at odds of -115 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Coventry.

2-2 Draw in Last H2H Battle

Cardiff City have now suffered four straight home defeats. In their last game, they won on the road at Vicarage Road Stadium when beating Watford 2-1. The Bluebirds had just 28% possession and recorded three shots on target, while Callum Robinson scored both of the goals.

Coventry City played Millwall at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Coventry Building Society Arena. Frank Lampard's team had an impressive 75% of possession and recorded one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cardiff have gone unbeaten in their past four games against Coventry, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Coventry Building Society Arena. The previous 9 H2H matches have included four wins for Cardiff, three victories for Coventry along with two draws.

1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. Cardiff have had 48.2% possession and 5.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 8.6 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Callum Robinson has found the net 3 times, with Cian Ashford, Anwar El-Ghazi, Yakou Meite and Alex Robertson scoring 1 each. Callum O'Dowda, Cian Ashford and Ronan Kpakio are the leading assists makers with 1.

Coventry have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 59.5% possession, 6.4 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.3 attempts.

Ephron Mason-Clark has top scored with 4, while Josh Eccles, Norman Bassette and Jack Rudoni are next on 2. Ephron Mason-Clark and Jack Rudoni have been the top assists providers with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jak Alnwick (GK), Andy Rinomhota, Dimitrios Goutas, Jesper Daland, Callum O'Dowda, Manolis Siopis, Calum Chambers, Cian Ashford, Alex Robertson, Chris Willock, Callum Robinson.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Oliver Nnonyelu Dovin (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Joel Latibeaudiere, Jake Bidwell, Josh Eccles, Ben Sheaf, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Victor Torp, Jack Rudoni, Ellis Simms.

Cardiff vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Cardiff can avoid defeat in this Championship clash, then you can back them with a +0.25 goal start at -115. There are several reasons to back this selection.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Cardiff vs Coventry league stats:

• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cardiff in 4 consecutive games against Coventry.

Cardiff +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 2 - 1 Coventry

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +950 and it involves Cardiff winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Cardiff vs Coventry Odds

For this Championship match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Coventry City are the +115 favourite to win and that means a 47% chance of winning. Cardiff City are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and they can be backed at +230.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price.

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Full-Time Result

1

+230

X

+230

2

+115

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+105

2

+187.5

Double Chance

1X

-150

12

-300

X2

-300

Draw No Bet

1

+137.5

2

-188

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

+101

2 Hcp -0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

Cardiff vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Cardiff vs Coventry team news.

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

Cardiff City Team Page Coventry City Team Page