Leicester vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Leicester vs Coventry
Leicester host Coventry in this Championship fixture at King Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?
When Leicester meet Coventry, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of -143 looking like excellent value.
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Teams’ Last H2H Saw 3-1 Coventry Win
Leicester City played out a 2-2 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Kassam Stadium against Oxford United. Marti Cifuentes' team had five shots on target and 45% possession, with Jordan Ayew and Ricardo Pereira scoring one goal each.
Coventry City drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against Norwich City at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Midlands outfit enjoyed 64% possession and had four shots on goal, with Haji Wright finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Coventry overcame Leicester at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Coventry Building Society Arena.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Leicester |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 |  Coventry |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 15:7 | 9 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Leicester have had 50.7% possession and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 15.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.6 corners.
The four top scorers are Jordan Ayew, Ricardo Pereira, Abdul Fatawu and Jamie Vardy, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Bilal El Khannouss is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Jakub Stolarczyk has 2 clean sheets.
Coventry City – Last 10 League GamesCoventry have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 15.0 attempts. Frank Lampard's men have averaged 57.8% possession, 6.9 corners taken and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts.
Haji Wright is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Jack Rudoni is on 5 and Victor Torp on 4. Milan van Ewijk has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Caleb Okoli, Jannik Vestergaard, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Boubakary Soumaré, Issahaku Fatawu, Louis Page, Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew.
Coventry predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Victor Torp, Matt Grimes, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Haji Wright.
Leicester vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best Leicester vs Coventry betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
The two Championship teams can yield at least three goals between them. On this basis, we’re playing Over 2.5 Goals at -143 which will give us a nice potential return if this outcome happens.
Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Championship experts sometimes take a data-led approach.
Key Leicester vs Coventry league stats:
Over 2.5 Probability
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Coventry
Coventry are available at +800 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.
Player Prop Picks
Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) hasn’t managed a shot on goal in five of the past eight league games on home soil. We expect him not to cover the line and this Shots on Target wager can be taken at -127.
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Victor Torp (Coventry) has racked up four goals in his past five Championship matches. We’ll take a chance at +575 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Leicester in their past four games, while Coventry have conceded 2.80 corners on average in their last 5 matches. We’re anticipating Leicester to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -108.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got at least three goals to be scored, Coventry with an Asian Handicap of +0.25 accompanied by Stephy Mavididi (Leicester) to not have a shot on target.
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Leicester vs Coventry Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter
The draw is currently trading at +240 if you think this Championship encounter will end all square, while Leicester City have betting odds of +143 and Coventry City are +175 to land a victory of their own.
There are various ways to back Leicester and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +110 currently available that they beat Coventry and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -175.
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Haji Wright Favourite to Find the Net First
Haji Wright is the market leader at +500 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Leicester Racking Up the Home Wins
Leicester have racked up four consecutive victories at King Power Stadium. Marti Cifuentes' side have clocked up six losses and four wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
Coventry have not tasted an away defeat in three straight matches. The Midlands club have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
The most recent King Power Stadium meeting saw Leicester claim a 2-1 win over Coventry.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Home Stats |
4-0-6 | 2.40 | 0.80 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | |
| Coventry Away Stats |
3-3-4 | 3.40 | 1.60 | 1.80 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
Leicester League Stats
Coventry League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 12.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Leicester this season are Abdul Fatawu (2), Ricardo Pereira (2), Jannik Vestergaard (1)
- Top Assistors for Leicester this season are Bilal El Khannouss (2), Abdul Fatawu (1), Boubakary Soumare (1)
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Leicester vs Coventry Lineups & Team News
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Coventry Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
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Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:3 | 13 |
| 2 | Stoke | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 12 |
| 3 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12:4 | 11 |
| 4 | Leicester | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 5 | West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 10 |
| 6 | Coventry | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 15:7 | 9 |
| 7 | Swansea | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 8 |
| 8 | Preston | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 8 |
| 9 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 10 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | 7 |
| 12 | QPR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:12 | 7 |
| 13 | Millwall | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Southampton | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 17 | Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:6 | 5 |
| 18 | Charlton | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:5 | 5 |
| 19 | Derby | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:11 | 5 |
| 20 | Hull | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:11 | 5 |
| 21 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 22 | Oxford | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 2 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3:12 | 1 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Leicester | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 5 | Coventry | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Ipswich | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8:3 | 5 |
| 7 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 5 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 9 | QPR | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 11 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 12 | Southampton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 | West Brom | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 14 | Charlton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 16 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Oxford | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 18 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:8 | 1 |
| 20 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 22 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 23 | Millwall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:8 | 0 |
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