Middlesbrough and Coventry City will face each other in a Championship game in England on Monday, May 08th, 2023, check the Middlesbrough vs Coventry City betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Middlesbrough vs Coventry City will occur
The game takes place in the Riverside Stadium stadium, in the city of Middlesbrough, with a capacity for 34988 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Middlesbrough vs Coventry City betting tip 2022/2023
Despite the season change, the Championship has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 2.43 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.5 goals per game of the last championship.
Middlesbrough last match
Middlesbrough in its last official match lost (1-0) against Rotherham United, in a match valid for Championship. Coach M. Carrick’s lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The odds for the defeat of the home team before the match were 3.75, so it was expected to be a fairly even match.
The defense certainly did not shine in this match. One of those responsible for the crisis of the defensive department is Darragh Lenihan, cumbersome and unpunctual, constantly behind the opponents. The team’s overall underwhelming performance was also due to his disappointing performance.
Coventry City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Coventry City, who used a 3-5-2 formation, faced the Birmingham City team with a final score of 2-0.
The odds of 1.50 before the match made clear the favoritism of the team before the match, a condition that was ratified with the final positive result.
Middlesbrough vs Coventry City h2h
Coventry City was in 24th place in the Championship while Middlesbrough was in 22nd place, the last time these teams faced each other. Coventry City team entered the field with the 3-5-2 formation, the same tactic Middlesbrough used in the match.
The previous meeting between these two teams was in the 2022/2023 season of the Championship. The meeting took place on 01-10-2022 and ended with a 1-0 win for Coventry City.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The Coventry City team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Middlesbrough its counterpart.
Middlesbrough
Championship leaderboard now
The Middlesbrough team with 74 points currently occupies the 4th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 22 wins, 8 draws and 15 losses.
With a 5 points advantage over the Coventry City team which is in position 5 in the 46th round. Also, it has 5 points less than Luton Town team that is ranked in the 3rd place.
Middlesbrough team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Championship that has been affecting the team’s morale.
Middlesbrough analysis
At the end of round 45 Middlesbrough has a good ratio of goals made to goals conceded, with 83 goals to its credit against 55 conceded.
The Middlesbrough team seeks to control the game by trying to achieve an average ball possession of 57.6%. This is based on the observation that ball possession above 50% typically gives teams some control over their opponents.
Being naturally stronger at home than as a visiting team, having won 9 games away from home. At home the team proves to be better, having positive results, with 13 wins against 3 losses, and 6 draws.
Middlesbrough has demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring 83 times with 4861 attacks, while Coventry City has only scored 57 times with 4617 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Middlesbrough
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Chuba Akpom. The Attacker scored 28 goals in the current season, helping Middlesbrough to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data Middlesbrough
With 4 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Middlesbrough team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Coventry City
Championship leaderboard now
The Coventry City team with 69 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion Play-off, with a campaign of 18 wins, 15 draws, and 12 losses.
Which means that Millwall team, at position 6, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 1 point, in the 46th round.
Coventry City analysis
Coventry City counted 57 goals scored and 45 conceded at the end of [Major League Soccer] day number 45.
Coventry City average number of shots on net is 4.33 per game. This is a good indicator of the fact that the team does not score much, nor does it impose too much of a burden on opposing defenses.
This is a top 5 team in the Championship that wants to keep up with the good performances!
Best goalscorer from Coventry City
At the individual level, in this competition’s offensive sector, it is worth mentioning Viktor Gyökeres. The Attacker has already scored 21 goals in the competition, being extremely important for Coventry City, who have benefited from his performances several times to achieve essential triumphs.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Middlesbrough is C. Akpom, who has already scored 28 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Coventry City is V. Gyökeres, he has scored in 21 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Taking into consideration that Coventry City scores an average of 1.23 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.1.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 5.29 corners per game.
Middlesbrough is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.09 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Middlesbrough in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.84 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
Both teams have the same number of red cards in the season, in this case 3. A market to evaluate to get some return on your bets!
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Middlesbrough vs Coventry City betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 08th, 2023, Monday.
The match will take place at the Riverside Stadium stadium in Middlesbrough.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Coventry City.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
