Coventry City vs Watford Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Championship, January 25, 2025

Coventry City vs Watford Preview

• Competition: EFL Championship.
• Date: Saturday, January 25.
• Time: 3:00 PM GMT.
• Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena.

In the second division league of English football, Coventry City is set to host Watford at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Saturday for the 29th match of the league.

The hosts, Coventry City are currently placed at the 13th position in the EFL Championship with 35 points after playing 28 games. They are in the mid-table currently and it is very likely that they could finish in the top six and would not stand any chance to play in the first division next season.

In the last five games they have won two, lost one and drew one. Out of the 35 points they gathered, it consists of nine wins, 11 losses and eight draws. They come into this game after a 0-2 victory against Blackburn Rovers courtesy of the goals of Ellis Simms and Brandon Thomas-Asante. In the league, they have conceded and scored the same number of goals, which is 37.

Meanwhile, Watford would not like the way the last few games have fared for them. They are currently placed eighth with 41 points. They come into this game after a 1-2 defeat against Preston after Muilutin Osmajic scored a brace for Preston and Rocco Vata pulled one back for the Hornets.

They gained their last victory against Derby County with a scoreline of 0-2. Imran Louza and Edo Kayembe were on the scoresheet for the game. In the last five games of the EFL Championship, Watford has secured one victory, three losses and a draw. One of the main reasons for Watford’s failures lately has been the lack of defensive stability and organization conceding 37 goals in the league.

Let’s have a look at the news for both teams.

Coventry City Team News

Manager Frank Lampard does not have a lot of injury concerns for the team. He will be without the services of Bean Sheaf, Ephron Mason-Clark and Haji Wright due to respective injuries. The former Chelsea manager would be expected to continue with his back three in the defence. Ellis Simms and Brandon Asante would be expected to start in attack with Jamie Allen as the pivot in the midfield.

Watford Team News

Tom Cleverly will be under pressure after the defeat to Preston and will look to be relieved after a victory in the upcoming game. He has some injury problems to deal with. Daniel Bachmann, Festy Ebosele, Kwadwo Baah and Pierre Dwomoh remain sidelined due to injuries. Imran Louza remains doubtful for this game after he suffered a knock in the last game. Cleverly would look to change a few things for the upcoming game and see what happens.

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Coventry City vs Watford Predicted Lineups

Coventry City Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Oliver Dovin

Defenders: Latibeaudiere, Binks, Kitching

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

Attackers: Simms, Thomas-Asante

Watford Predicted Lineup (3:4:3):

Goalkeeper: Bond

Defenders: Sierralta, Pollock, Abankwah

Midfielders: Ngakia, Sissoko, Louza, Chakvetadze

Forwards: Vata, Kayembe, Bayo

Coventry City vs Watford Head-to-Head record

Both the teams have faced each other 11 times. Out of which four have been won by Coventry City and Watford won twice. Seven matches have ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Coventry City vs Watford

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

When it comes to experience, the Watford players will look at Moussa Sissoko. Sissoko has played for teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, giving him a wealth of English football experience. The Frenchman’s versatility in the middle makes him indispensable. This season, Moussa Sissoko has only scored one goal in the Championship. In the last five games, he has an xG of zero but that can improve if he performs well.

Jack Rudoni (Coventry City)

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder had a decent performance this season with three goals and seven assists so far. He has been one of the crucial attacking forces and has helped the team on various occasions. In the last four games, he has an xG of 0.2 and an xAG of 0.42.

Coventry City vs Watford Prediction

The game will be crucial for Tom Cleverly’s future as he might be sacked if Watford fails to secure a victory. They would also be eyeing a spot for the qualification chances in the first division. Coventry City on the other hand will expect to improve their performance and ruin the opposition’s chances.

Predicted Score: Coventry City 0-2 Watford

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