Coventry City vs Blackburn Rovers - Championship
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Coventry City host Blackburn Rovers at the Coventry Building Society Arena this Saturday, with both teams looking to secure vital points in the Championship. Coventry come into the match in decent form, having won two of their last five games, while Blackburn have struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five outings. This contrast in form could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the match. Historically, the head-to-head record between these two sides suggests a closely contested affair, with three wins for Coventry, two for Blackburn, and five draws in their last ten encounters. Notably, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with four of those matches seeing both teams hit the back of the net. Given Coventry's home advantage and Blackburn's recent struggles, the hosts may look to exploit their opponent's vulnerabilities, particularly in defence. Expect an engaging match where Coventry will aim to build on their recent positive momentum while Blackburn will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 40% of the last 10 head-to-head matches (4/10).
- Both teams to score (BTTS) occurred in 40% of the last 10 head-to-head matches (4/10).
- Coventry City has recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches (WWDDL).
- Blackburn Rovers have achieved 1 win, 3 losses, and 1 draw in their last 5 matches (LLLDW).
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 |  West Bromwich Albion | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  Coventry City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 |  Preston North End | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  Birmingham City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 8 |  Hull City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 |  Southampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Charlton Athletic | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 |  Leicester City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 |  Norwich City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 |  Watford | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 14 |  Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 15 |  Swansea City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 |  Millwall | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 |  Ipswich Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 |  Queens Park Rangers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 |  Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 20 |  Oxford United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21 |  Blackburn Rovers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 22 |  Derby County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 23 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 24 |  Sheffield United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–2 | Coventry City | Championship |
| October 1, 2024 | Coventry City | 3–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Championship |
| April 27, 2024 | Blackburn Rovers | 0–0 | Coventry City | Championship |
| October 4, 2023 | Coventry City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Championship |
| April 19, 2023 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Coventry City | Championship |
| November 1, 2022 | Coventry City | 1–0 | Blackburn Rovers | Championship |
| April 2, 2022 | Coventry City | 2–2 | Blackburn Rovers | Championship |
| October 16, 2021 | Blackburn Rovers | 2–2 | Coventry City | Championship |
| February 27, 2021 | Blackburn Rovers | 1–1 | Coventry City | Championship |
| October 24, 2020 | Coventry City | 0–4 | Blackburn Rovers | Championship |