Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
Frank Lampard will return to Pride Park as Coventry City manager, the ground where he first made his name as a coach with Derby County. Lampard led them to the Championship play-off final during his time there. Now, with his new team, he appears to be on a similar trajectory.
Derby County
Derby County’s priority remains Championship survival in their first season back. The early months looked promising, as they held a comfortable mid-table position, but reality hit hard during the winter months. A 13-game winless run dragged them into the relegation fight, with their previous victory offering a much-needed boost. Despite that, they remain in the drop zone, four points adrift of safety.
Coventry City
Coventry’s remarkable form continues, with their latest home victory over Stoke City (3:2) marking their ninth win in the last ten matches. They have cemented fifth place in the play-off zone, holding a three-point advantage over the chasing pack. With a gruelling run of fixtures ahead against Sunderland, Sheffield United, and Burnley, this match represents a vital opportunity to secure maximum points before the tougher tests begin.
Derby County vs Coventry City Prediction
While Coventry’s recent wins have mostly been by a narrow margin, they almost always find the net, with seven of their last nine victories coming by a one-goal difference. Derby will be fighting for survival, and a draw is a real possibility. With that in mind, a double chance bet on Coventry avoiding defeat while getting on the scoresheet looks like the smartest option.
