Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
To accommodate their FA Cup match on the 8th of February without postponing this league fixture, the Championship clash between Coventry City and Leeds United has been brought forward. In their last match, Leeds set a new season-high by thrashing Cardiff City (7:0). But will the visitors put in the same level of effort here?
Coventry City
The match will not be at Elland Road but in Coventry, where Coventry City have lost just four of their 14 home matches. More importantly, they are unbeaten in their last seven home games (four wins, three draws), a run that includes a 2:2 draw against Sheffield United. Coventry have also won their last two away matches, showing real progress under Frank Lampard.
Leeds United
Leeds United have kept four consecutive clean sheets, but only one of those matches was away from home. When Leeds travel, things get trickier—they have won just two of their last five away fixtures, drawing the other three. While they remain unbeaten in those five, their only wins came against struggling Stoke City (2:0) and relegation-threatened Derby County (1:0).
Coventry City vs Leeds United Prediction
Leeds United will likely find this trip to Coventry far more challenging than their recent home games. Coventry City have won both of their last two encounters against Leeds United by a 2:1 scoreline, and a similar result here wouldn’t be surprising.
