Coventry City vs Leeds United Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Championship, February 5, 2025

Coventry City vs Leeds United Preview

• Tournament: EFL Championship
• Date: Wednesday, February 5
• Kick-off Time: 7:45 pm GMT
• Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, West Midlands

Matchday 31 of the 2024/25 EFL Championship season will include Coventry City welcoming Leeds United at the home of Coventry, the Coventry Building Society Arena. Coventry is currently in 11th place with just 41 points. Leeds United, on the other hand, has enjoyed a spectacular season and leads the pack with 63 points from the 30 matches played so far. Promotion looks a certainty for Leeds United, while the hosts will now aim to build upon the positives and ensure a mid-table finish. The Coventry vs Leeds United fixture promises to be an entertainment-filled encounter.

Coventry City will be satisfied and content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six matches, the team has collected five victories to go with a single defeat. Coventry fans would have hoped to witness this spectacular run of form earlier in the season, which would have placed the club in a much better place in the points table. As things stand, Coventry City looks set to spend what will be a sixth consecutive season in the second tier of English football. The hosts have amassed 1.4 goals scored per match, with Haji Wright being the top scorer (seven).

Leeds United will be content with how the recent games have played out. In the last six matches, Leeds has managed four victories to go with two draws. During this period, the club has scored 16 goals and conceded just three. This has been Leeds’ second successive season in the Championship but the fortunes and the results so far indicate an upcoming promotion back to the Premier League. The squad has a plethora of talented individuals and is ably led by manager, Daniel Farke. Joel Piroe is the top scorer this season with 12 goals in the bag. As a team, Leeds is ranked first in various metrics in the league, like most goals per match (2.0) and highest average possession (62.3%), among others.

Coventry City Team News

Coventry fans will be worried about the team updates ahead of the challenging game against Leeds United. Ephron Mason-Clark (Hamstring Injury), Ben Sheaf (Muscle Injury), and Haji Wright (Leg Injury) will not be a part of the matchday squad. Sheaf and Wright are the key players in their respective positions and their absence will be dearly missed.

Leeds United Team News

As far as Leeds is concerned, Patrick Bamford is the only name scheduled to miss the trip to Coventry. The striker has been on the sidelines since early January and is not expected to return for another couple of weeks. The visitors usually line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

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Coventry City vs Leeds United Predicted Lineups

Coventry City Predicted Lineup (3-5-2)

Goalkeeper: Dovin

Defenders: Latibeaudiere, Thomas, Kitching

Midfielders: van Ewijk, Torp, Allen, Rudoni, Bidwell

Forwards: Thomas-Asante, Simms

Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Meslier

Defenders: Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram

Midfielders: Ampadu, Rothwell, Aaronson

Forwards: James, Solomon, Piroe

Coventry City vs Leeds United H2H Record

The fixture tends to produce close matchups and results as evidenced by the historical data. In the last five head-to-head games, Coventry has won two games, Leeds has won one, and the remaining two matches have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Coventry City vs Leeds United

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)

It was not long ago when Wilfried Gnonto was regarded as one of the brightest prodigies in Europe. He certainly made an interesting and brave call to leave his native Italy at a young age and embark on a challenging path with Leeds United in England. Gnonto’s profile is a rather unique one as he is able to play in any position in attack. He has recorded 0.4 xG in his last five outings on the field and has a total of nine-goal contributions in the Championship.

Jack Rudoni (Coventry City)

Jack Rudoni has proved to be a wonderful asset for Coventry City this campaign. His ability to play in various positions has made him an instant favourite of Frank Lampard. Rudoni has backed his performances with statistics as well, having registered three goals and eight assists in the league so far. His creativity will be a big requisite for Coventry City against a superior team in the form of Leeds United. He has 0.8 xG and 1.8 xAG in his last five outings.

Coventry City vs Leeds United Prediction

Leeds United should be in for a comfortable evening even on away territory against Coventry City. The statistics, head-to-head record, and the form endorse a big victory for the leaders.

Predicted Score: Coventry City 0-3 Leeds United

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