Coventry City vs Blackburn Rovers: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Coventry City vs Blackburn Rovers in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Coventry City vs Blackburn Rovers

• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena

Match Prediction: Coventry City 3-1 Blackburn Rovers.

Coventry City's recent form suggests they will dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. Their convincing victories over Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall, and Birmingham City indicate a strong attacking force, likely to challenge Blackburn's defence.

Blackburn Rovers have struggled to find consistency, with only two wins in their last five games. This mismatch in form and style could see Coventry exploiting Blackburn's vulnerabilities, particularly in defence.

Blackburn may look to counter-attack, relying on the pace of their forwards to catch Coventry on the break. However, their recent losses to Swansea and Charlton highlight defensive frailties that Coventry could exploit. If Blackburn can maintain a solid defensive structure, they might keep the scoreline close, but Coventry's current momentum and home advantage could prove too much.

Coventry City are in exceptional form, having won three of their last five matches with two draws. Their recent victories, including a 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday and a 4-0 win against Millwall, showcase their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.

This strong run of form should boost their confidence going into the match against Blackburn Rovers. They will likely approach the game with high energy and a clear intent to dominate from the outset.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 5-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 4-0 vs Millwall (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Leicester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

Blackburn Rovers have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their victories against Ipswich Town and Watford were narrow, suggesting they can be competitive but struggle to maintain consistency.

The losses to Swansea and Charlton indicate defensive issues that could be exploited by a confident Coventry side. Blackburn will need to be more resilient and clinical if they hope to challenge Coventry effectively.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (H)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Ipswich Town (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (A)

In their recent encounters, Coventry City have had the upper hand, winning three of the last five matches against Blackburn Rovers. The most recent game saw Coventry triumph 2-0 away from home, while they also secured a 3-0 victory in their last home match against Blackburn. The two teams have also played out two draws and a narrow Coventry win in their previous meetings, indicating a competitive but slightly one-sided rivalry in recent times.

• Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Coventry City (21 Jan 2025)

• Coventry City 3-0 Blackburn Rovers (01 Oct 2024)

• Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Coventry City (27 Apr 2024)

• Coventry City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (04 Oct 2023)

• Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Coventry City (19 Apr 2023)

• Joel Latibeaudiere (Knee) - Doubt
• Oliver Dovin (Cruciate Ligament) - Doubt
• Josh Eccles (Buttocks) - Doubt
• Jack Rudoni (Calf) - Doubt

• Hayden Carter (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Rushworth, van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Allen, Grimes, Sakamoto, Thomas-Asante, Mason-Clark, Wright

Coventry's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining possession and attacking fluidity, with key players like Wright and Sakamoto likely to be instrumental in breaking down Blackburn's defence. The inclusion of Allen and Grimes in midfield should provide the necessary control and creativity to dictate the game's tempo.

• Predicted lineup: Tóth, Alebiosu, Miller, McLouighlin, Yuri Ribeiro, Tronstad, Gardner-Hickman, Morishita, Cantwell, Hedges, Gudjohnsen

Blackburn's predicted lineup indicates a reliance on counter-attacking football, with Cantwell and Hedges expected to exploit any gaps left by Coventry's forward push. The presence of Miller and McLoughlin in defence will be crucial in containing Coventry's potent attack.

Anytime Goalscorer odds

• Jamie Allen vs Yuri Ribeiro: Allen’s composure and directness will test Ribeiro's defensive capabilities and positioning.

• Matt Grimes vs Sondre Tronstad: Grimes’ control in midfield will be challenged by Tronstad's ability to disrupt and transition quickly.

• Haji Wright (Coventry City): Wright's goal-scoring form and ability to create chances make him a pivotal player for Coventry's attacking strategy.

• Andri Gudjohnsen (Blackburn Rovers): His role in leading Blackburn's counter-attacks and his finishing ability will be key to their chances of scoring.

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