Coventry City look unstoppable at the moment, entering this fixture on the back of five straight league wins as they aim to remain top of the Championship standings. As Preston do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 2-0 home win. Even with Joel Latibeaudiere suspended after his red card in the 2-0 win over Bristol City, Frank Lampard’s squad depth should soften the blow. Coventry’s numbers are excellent: 2.20 points per game, an 80% home win rate, and 2.60 goals per match at the CBS Arena. Their attacking efficiency is backed by strong metrics, including 1.80 goals scored at home and an impressive 2.00 xG average.
Preston North End, on the other hand, continue to slide. With just 0.60 PPG from their last five and only 10% wins overall, confidence is low. The Lilywhites struggle badly in the final third, scoring 0.60 goals per match, and have failed to score in 50% of their games. Defensively, they concede 1.80 goals per outing, and their away xGA of 1.62 suggests Coventry should create plenty.
With such a clear contrast in form and productivity, Coventry look well placed to extend their winning streak. Therefore, Home Win is our main betting tip, alongside Coventry/Coventry and Coventry to Score First.
This Championship match will be played on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Coventry vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Coventry 2 - 0 Preston
Coventry vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -120 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 110 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Haji Wright @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Haji Wright @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 140 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Coventry -1 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +3 @ -500 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Coventry to Win @ -600 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Coventry to Win/Coventry to Win @ 120 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Coventry - Yes @ 110 Odds
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View OfferCoventry Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlldwwwww | 2.20 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Away | llwww | 1.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.67 | 2.00 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.51 | 1.20 | 1.83 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llldwdldll | 0.60 |
| Home | llwdll | 0.67 |
| Away | ldld | 0.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.83 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.13 | 1.26 | 0.93 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.73 | 1.81 | 1.62 |
Coventry vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Coventry (8%)
24 Matches
Preston (54%)
