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Coventry

Watford vs Coventry predictions & stats

Top pick Coventry 60%, Over 2.5 goals 59%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.

Championship Standings

Current league table

#	Team	P	GD	Pts
1	Coventry	45	+48	92
2	Ipswich	45	+30	81
3	Millwall	45	+13	80
4	Middlesbrough	45	+25	79
5	Southampton	45	+24	77
6	Wrexham	45	+4	70
7	Hull City	45	+3	70
8	Derby	45	+9	69
9	Norwich	45	+8	65
10	Birmingham	45	+1	63
11	Swansea	45	-4	61
12	Preston	45	-5	60
13	Bristol City	45	-2	59
14	QPR	45	-9	58
15	Sheffield Utd	45	-1	57
16	Watford	45	-8	57
17	Stoke City	45	-3	55
18	Portsmouth	45	-15	54
19	West Brom	45	-9	53
20	Charlton	45	-12	53
21	Blackburn	45	-13	52
22	Leicester	45	-11	49
23	Oxford United	45	-12	47
24	Sheffield Wednesday	45	-61	15

Playing Style Analysis

Watford

They maintain balanced possession (51%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 10 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility. A concerning pattern: they've lost 12 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Additionally, They've shown strong resilience, winning 3 games after trailing at halftime Meanwhile, Their mental strength shows: 6 wins after conceding first. They've salvaged 28 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 14 points dropped after taking the lead Additionally, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 30 passes per shot). As a lower-table side (16th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-1 opponent.

Coventry

This team they maintain balanced possession (55%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 10 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 6 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 6 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their comeback ability is notable: 3 wins after being behind at the break. They're capable of turning games around, winning 6 times after going behind Additionally, They've gained 20 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 17 points from winning positions. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. In attack, they create numerous opportunities (16.1 shots/game, 5.4 on target) Additionally, They prioritize getting into dangerous areas (11.5 shots inside the box per game) Meanwhile, They move the ball forward with intent (around 27 passes per shot). A top-1 side facing a bottom-third opponent, they'll be expected to control this match.