Swansea vs Coventry prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-04-06 14:00.
Swansea will start this Good Friday clash in high spirits after a rollercoaster win in the South Wales derby where they were pegged back from a 2-0 lead before winning it in the ninth minute of stoppage time. And while the Swans’ realistic playoff hopes still remain in the dust, coach Russell Martin noted that his team “had the better chances” and won by showing “courage”.
A lot of that was needed in Swansea’s last home clash (W 2-0 vs Bristol City), before which the Swans had won just one of their previous six league games held at the Liberty Stadium this year (D1, L4). Late goals have been a common theme here, with each of Swansea’s last five home league games won or lost seeing the victor score after the 70th minute.
Unlike their hosts, Coventry still have a genuine chance of finishing in the top six after enjoying a strong 2023 to date. But the horrific end to their nine-match unbeaten run on Saturday, as Stoke ran out 4-0 winners at the CBS Arena, demands an instant riposte – and revenge, after December’s reverse clash saw Coventry give up a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3.
Citing fatigue for runaway top scorer Viktor Gyokeres as a factor in that setback, Coventry boss Mark Robins can still take pride in his charges’ positive five-game away league form (W3, D2), which is matched only by champions-elect Burnley. That trio of wins also saw the Sky Blues win the second half by 2+ goals, further underlining the potential for late twists.
Players to watch: Benjamin Cabango netted Swansea’s winner last weekend, ensuring that three of his last four deciders have arrived in added time of either half. As for Coventry’s bright sparks, Ben Sheaf opened the scoring in the Sky Blues’ last road trip (W 4-1 vs Blackpool), ensuring that his last six goals have all come before the break.
Hot stat: Coventry are the only side yet to concede an away league goal between the 16th-30th minute.