Match: EFL Championship
Fixture: Coventry vs Ipswich
Local Kick-off Time:18:00, 29th December
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Opening Odds
| Category | Option | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | 1 | 2.25 |
| X | 3.40 | |
| 2 | 2.75 | |
| Asian Handicap | -0/0.5 | 2.03 |
| +0/0.5 | 1.83 | |
| Scored | Goals Threshold: 2.5 | - |
| Over (2.5) | 1.83 | |
| Under (2.5) | 2.03 | |
| Corners | Corners Threshold: 10.5 | - |
| Over (10.5) | 1.90 | |
| Under (10.5) | 1.80 |
Prediction: Coventry Win Or Draw
In terms of Asian odds, Coventry is given a handicap of 0.25 goals. Offering them this handicap likely takes into account the first-leg confrontation between the two teams, where Coventry lost 0-3 away to Ipswich. Additionally, Coventry's stability during the Christmas schedule has been relatively average, with only two wins in five matches, which is one of the reasons for the lack of confidence in them. Considering all factors mentioned in this article, Coventry is likely to face a tough match at home in this game, but their recent home form is solid enough to trust that they will remain unbeaten at home. Looking back at the previous encounter, the data between the two sides was fairly even, with Ipswich winning through efficient counter-attacks. Therefore, in this match, Coventry remaining unbeaten can be trusted.
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Coventry
Coventry, as a promotion favorite in this season's Championship, shows a significant difference between home and away performances, with the Ricoh Arena being the team's 'last bastion' for gaining points. Lampard's team switches to a '4-5-1 compact defense' formation, with the entire backline dropping back, multiple defensive-minded midfielders packed in the middle, and counterattacks relying on the front-line's fast attackers for individual breakthroughs to create threats. This setup has allowed them to keep two clean sheets and concede only one goal in two of their last five home matches, making their defense the toughest in the Championship. Since October, Coventry has won all their home games, proving that their home ground is truly a fortress.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 29 (Scored 18, Conceded 11); Win Rate: 70.00% (W7 D0 L1) | - | - |
| 2025/12/26English Football League Championship | Coventry City | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Swansea City |
| 2025/12/20English Football League Championship | Southampton | 1-1 (HT 0-1 FT 1-1) | Coventry City |
| 2025/12/13English Football League Championship | Coventry City | 1-0 (HT 0-0 FT 1-0) | Bristol City |
| 2025/12/10English Football League Championship | Preston North End | 1-1 (HT 0-0 FT 1-1) | Coventry City |
| 2025/12/06English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Coventry City |
| 2025/11/29English Football League Championship | Coventry City | 3-1 (HT 2-1 FT 3-1) | Charlton Athletic |
| 2025/11/26English Football League Championship | Middlesbrough | 2-4 (HT 1-2 FT 2-4) | Coventry City |
| 2025/11/22English Football League Championship | Coventry City | 3-2 (HT 1-2 FT 3-2) | West Bromwich Albion |
| 2025/11/08English Football League Championship | Stoke City | 0-1 (HT 0-0 FT 0-1) | Coventry City |
| 2025/11/05English Football League Championship | Coventry City | 3-1 (HT 0-1 FT 3-1) | Sheffield United |
Ipswich
Ipswich's label for this season is 'strong attack, solid defense.' They can deliver thrilling matches like the 5-0 big win over Preston and also demonstrate strong tactical execution in high-level encounters, with relatively balanced performances at home and away. Offensively, the team shows overwhelming firepower, having scored 38 goals this season, making their attack formidable. Ipswich's away record, however, is less impressive, with only one win in the past five matches. Currently in third place, their main points have largely come from home games.
| Date/Competition | Home | Score (HT/FT) | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
Summary | Total: 24 (Scored 16, Conceded 8); Win Rate: 50.00% (W5 D0 L2) | - | - |
| 2025/12/26English Football League Championship | Millwall | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Ipswich Town |
| 2025/12/20English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 3-1 (HT 2-1 FT 3-1) | Sheffield Wednesday |
| 2025/12/13English Football League Championship | Leicester City | 3-1 (HT 2-0 FT 3-1) | Ipswich Town |
| 2025/12/11English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 1-0 (HT 1-0 FT 1-0) | Stoke City |
| 2025/12/06English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 3-0 (HT 1-0 FT 3-0) | Coventry City |
| 2025/12/03English Football League Championship | Blackburn Rovers | 1-1 (HT 1-1 FT 1-1) | Ipswich Town |
| 2025/11/29English Football League Championship | Oxford United | 2-1 (HT 0-1 FT 2-1) | Ipswich Town |
| 2025/11/26English Football League Championship | Hull City | 0-2 (HT 0-0 FT 0-2) | Ipswich Town |
| 2025/11/22English Football League Championship | Ipswich Town | 0-0 (HT 0-0 FT 0-0) | Wrexham |
| 2025/11/08English Football League Championship | Swansea City | 1-4 (HT 0-4 FT 1-4) | Ipswich Town |
Final Prediction:
Asian Handicap: Coventry -0.25
European Handicap: Home Win
Predicted Scores:1-0,1-1,2-0
Predicted Total Goals:1,2
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