Blackburn Rovers welcome Coventry City looking to bounce back from a heavy 3-0 defeat to Southampton, but their recent form raises concerns. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 1-0 away win. The Riversiders have managed just a 20% win rate across their last 10 matches, averaging only 0.70 goals scored per game while failing to score in 40% of those outings. At home, Blackburn are winless, picking up just 0.75 points per game and scoring only 0.50 goals on average. Both Ohashi and Morishita pushing for a start after coming off the bench in the last league match.
The league leaders, meanwhile, are in excellent form with 7 wins from their last 10 matches and an impressive 2.30 points per game. Their defensive solidity stands out, conceding just 0.60 goals per match and keeping clean sheets in 60% of games, including 80% away from home. Head-to-head stats also favor the visitors, who have won 5 of the last 12 meetings. With promotion on the line and superior consistency, Coventry look well-positioned to take control here. Frank Lampard has no fresh injury worries.
Given Coventry's fine form and dominant away record, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Away Win, alongside Coventry to Win to Nil and Under 2.5 goals (Blackburn struggle offensively, Coventry defend well).
This Championship match will be played on Friday 17 April 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackburn Rovers 0 - 1 Coventry
Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 0-1 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 240 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ellis Simms @ 162 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ellis Simms @ 500 Odds
- To be Booked: Eiran Cashin @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Coventry -0.5 @ -118 Odds
- European Handicap: Coventry +1 @ -550 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -334 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Coventry to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Coventry to Win/Coventry to Win @ 187 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Coventry - Yes @ 137 Odds
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View OfferBlackburn Rovers Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lldlwdwddl | 1.00 |
| Home | lddd | 0.75 |
| Away | llwwdl | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.25 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.75 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.29 | 1.21 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.42 | 1.25 | 1.53 |
Coventry Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwwlwwdd | 2.30 |
| Home | wwlwd | 2.00 |
| Away | wwwwd | 2.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.80 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 0.60 | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.70 | 2.18 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 0.74 | 1.64 |
Blackburn Rovers vs Coventry Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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