Coventry City will host Middlesbrough at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Monday in another round of the 2025-26 EFL Championship campaign. Monday’s game features the top two sides in the English second tier, adding extra weight to the contest, as a win for either side could prove pivotal in the promotion race.
Coventry’s blistering start to the season saw them pull 10 points clear at the top of the Championship heading into December. However, they have since lost their way, with a disappointing goalless draw against 10-man Oxford United last time out, marking the latest episode of their struggles, which have seen them relinquish their spot at the top.
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Middlesbrough, meanwhile, have capitalized cleverly on the Sky Blues’ difficulties, shaking off a 1-0 defeat to Derby County on New Year’s Day to embark on a superb run of form that has propelled them to the top of the division.
Boro edged Sheffield United 2-1 on the road last time out, with goals from Tommy Conway and Riley McGree putting them two goals up at the break before their opponents pulled one back in the second half. They are only two points above Coventry in the standings, but will know a win on Monday would put them firmly in the driving seat in the title race.
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 60 times, with Coventry winning 24 of those encounters and Middlesbrough claiming 19 victories, while their remaining 17 contests have ended in draws.
- Coventry are undefeated in their last nine games in this fixture, a run stretching back to 2022.
- Only Ipswich Town and Stoke City (29) have conceded fewer goals in the Championship this season than Middlesbrough (30).
- Coventry boast the best attacking record in the Championship this season, having scored 63 goals in 31 matches.
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Prediction
The Sky Blues have won just two of their last nine games across all competitions. However, they remain slightly favourites for Monday’s game due to their league-best home record, although they must find a way to improve on their recent lapses.
Boro, meanwhile, head into this one on a brilliant six-game winning streak in the league. They have, however, struggled in this fixture recently and may need to settle for a point on Monday.
Prediction: Coventry City 1-1 Middlesbrough
Coventry City vs Middlesbrough Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in four of the hosts’ last five matches)
Edited by Peter P
