Boro (home)
- Boro have been equally impressive under the relatively new management of Adrian Viveash, who has also looked to instill a new identity on the club.
- They play with high-energy wing-backs, can transition quickly from defense to attack and press to win the ball back in numbers.
- They have enough quality to create wide overloads when in possession and are a threat going forward.
- Our Middlesbrough vs Coventry City betting tips highlight that Boro have won five and drawn two of their seven home league games this season, scoring 1.29 goals per match and conceding just 0.57.
- The clash of Boro’s crossing game from the wings against Coventry’s inside-forward overloads sets up a classic tactical battle that should ensure a fiery encounter on Tuesday.
Coventry (away)
- Coventry have the slight edge on the table with 34 points from 15 matches to Boro's 29 and they are on a roll.
- This Middlesbrough vs Coventry City betting tips preview notes that Coventry have won their last two and four of their last five Championship games and travel to Teesside looking to maintain their momentum.
- Frank Lampard has been very impressive in his short time at the club, quickly establishing an attack-minded, flexible tactical style that has brought about an early promotion push for the Sky Blues.
- Coventry can set up as a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 and Lampard’s system allows his team to get forwards quickly, push on and press high with purpose in the final third.
- Their record of conceding 1.12 goals per game away in the Championship suggests they can be exploited.
Head-to-Head
- Coventry have a slight edge in the head-to-head record between the two teams.
- The tactical contrast of Boro’s wing crosses versus Coventry’s inside-forward overloads should make this a heated contest.
Key Players
- Hayden Hackney
- 3 goals in 15 Championship appearances.
- 2 goals in his last five.
- Brandon Thomas-Asante
- Coventry’s top scorer in the league with 10 goals in 15 games.
- 4 goals in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
- Boro are available at 2.8 to win this game, with Coventry going off at 2.44 and the tie priced at 3.28, which makes Coventry the slight favourites with the bookmakers.
- Both teams to score is listed at 2.02, which looks attractive given both sides should get plenty of chances in this matchup of promotion hopefuls.
Prediction
For the final Middlesbrough vs Coventry City prediction, Coventry have been the better team so far and, although Boro are very solid at Riverside, will sense they can take something from this game.
