Coventry vs Middlesbrough Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

Play-off contenders Coventry and Middlesbrough meet in this Championship clash at Coventry Building Society Arena.

We can’t ignore Coventry -0.25 at -115 on the Asian Handicap. There’s a generous return if the Midlands side can get the better of Middlesbrough and the insurance of half our stake returned in the event of a draw.

Coventry City have lost back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 1-0 defeat against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road. The Sky Blues recorded just 33% possession and didn’t have any shots on target.

Middlesbrough played Norwich City at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw at Riverside Stadium. Michael Carrick's men recorded 49% possession and managed five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry have landed four consecutive wins over Middlesbrough. Their last encounter saw Coventry enjoy a 3-0 away victory at Riverside Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Coventry, two victories for Middlesbrough along with two draws.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	39	24	8	7	81	40	41	81:40	80
2	Middlesbrough	39	20	11	8	59	37	22	59:37	71

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4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Coventry have had 57.2% possession and 4.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.4 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts, while being awarded 6.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Haji Wright has found the net 5 times, with Jack Rudoni, Matt Grimes and Victor Torp scoring 2 each. Jack Rudoni and Victor Torp have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Middlesbrough have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 3.8 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Boro average 57.7% possession, 5.8 corners taken and 3.9 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Tommy Conway got 3 goals, Finn Azaz notched 2, while Samuel Iling-Junior and two other players scored 1. Samuel Iling-Junior and Kelechi Iheanacho have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ben Wilson (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jake Bidwell, Matt Grimes, Ben Sheaf, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Haji Wright, Ellis Simms.

Middlesbrough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mark Travers (GK), Anfernee Dijksteel, Dael Fry, Jonathan Howson, Neto Borges, Hayden Hackney, Aidan Morris, Morgan Whittaker, Finn Azaz, Samuel Iling-Junior, Tommy Conway.

Coventry vs Middlesbrough Prediction & Betting Tips

The best betting angle could be Coventry -0.25 on the Asian Handicap. Take the -115 for the home team to win this Championship game, with a strong argument in favour of a triumph.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Coventry vs Middlesbrough league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Middlesbrough in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Coventry in 4 consecutive games against Middlesbrough.

According to the bookies, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors have the flexibility of being able to buy or sell goals depending on whether they want a safer or a riskier wager, with the odds moving according to the line.

Our Match Prediction

Coventry Asian Hcp -0.25 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Coventry 2 - 1 Middlesbrough

Coventry can be backed to win 2-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +650 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Raphael Borges Rodrigues Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry) is available at -118 to register one or more shots on goal. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Raphael Borges Rodrigues Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+265

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-135

Shots

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

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Haji Wright to Score +180

Haji Wright (Coventry) has racked up four goals in his past five Championship home games. We’ll throw a dart at +180 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Haji Wright Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+140

Shots

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Coventry Under 5.5 Corners -120

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Coventry in three straight games, while the past seven Middlesbrough matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. We’re expecting Coventry to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners bet on offer at -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Coventry

Total

9.50 5.20 4.30

Home

10.20 5.80 4.40

Away

9.80 5.10 4.70

Middlesbrough

Total

11.40 7.10 4.30

Home

11.20 6.90 4.30

Away

10.20 6.60 3.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-137

Under 10.5

-104

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Middlesbrough Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+600

2

+143

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Coventry vs Middlesbrough 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 regarded as having a 49% chance of winning this Championship match according to the bookies’ latest betting odds who have priced them up at +106. The market suggests that Middlesbrough are least likely to win at +215.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds.

If you fancy Coventry City but want money back if this Championship match is a draw, then you can get -185. You can bet on Middlesbrough at +130 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

+106

X

+280

2

+215

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+140

2

+235

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-417

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+130

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-122

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+135

Over 2.5

-179

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+150

Haji Wright is the First Goalscorer favourite at +440. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +170.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+170

Anytime

+440

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+210

Anytime

+540

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+235

Anytime

+575

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

First

+265

Anytime

+650

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+295

Anytime

+800

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

First

+360

Anytime

+950

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

First

+480

Anytime

+1300

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Luis Binks (Coventry)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+140

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

+107

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-112

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-116

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-135

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-154

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-159

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-172

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-227

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-233

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-303

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Luis Binks (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-667

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 2.5

+117

Under 2.5

-

Finn Azaz (Middlesbrough)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Delano Burgzorg (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Marcus Forss (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Kelechi Iheanacho (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Samuel Iling (Middlesbrough)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Milan Van Ewijk (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Coventry vs Middlesbrough Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Coventry vs Middlesbrough team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

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