Leeds vs Coventry prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-12-15 15:00.
Leeds endured the unfamiliar feeling of defeat in midweek, as a 1-0 loss to Sunderland, their first since October, ended a seven-match unbeaten streak in the Championship (W6, D1). It was the third of their four league defeats this term to arrive by that scoreline, but as they’ve not suffered back-to-back defeats since relegation, the home faithful ought to be confident of an immediate response.
A first H2H with Coventry since February 2012 is next on the agenda for Daniel Farke’s men, who’ll be glad to see it fall on home soil as they’ve won seven consecutive league matches at Elland Road. They last enjoyed a longer such run in the top-two tiers back in 1991, and repeating that feat looks likely given that Leeds have scored 2+ goals in their last five home league outings.
While Coventry failed to hold onto the lead in a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Wednesday, it continued an impressive revival that’s seen them win 11 points from their last six matches (W3, D2, L1). The Sky Blues won’t be feeling too comfortable yet however, as they start the round just six points clear of the drop zone.
Victory here would not only move them further clear of the drop zone, but also mark the visitors’ first pair of back-to-back H2H wins since 1996, but they’ll need an improvement in their away form to make that a reality. Mark Robins’ men have lost four of their last five Championship road trips (W1), but things have remained tight, with three of those defeats coming by a one-goal margin.
Players to watch: Joël Piroe has seen each of his eight league goals come in wins for Leeds this campaign, with the last five in that set coming at home. Coventry’s response could hinge around Callum O’Hare, with the midfielder directly contributing to their last three goals (G2, A1).
Hot stat: Only Ipswich (15) have managed to win more points than Leeds (14) after falling behind at any stage of a Championship game.