Playoff Race Intensifies as Coventry Host West Brom

Coventry City VS West Bromwich(WBA)    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:18-04-2025 22:00 Friday
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Coventry City, under Frank Lampard's impressive guidance, have surged into the Championship playoff picture after a shaky start. However, a late Hull equaliser in their last outing cost them valuable points. Despite this setback, Coventry, boasting the midfield duo of Grimes and Sheaf protecting playmaker Rudoni (12 assists), currently occupy the coveted sixth spot, just three points ahead of a chasing pack including West Brom. Their home form is solid, but their recent record against the Baggies is poor, losing five of the last seven encounters.

West Brom, after a five-game winless run, kept their playoff hopes alive with a narrow victory over Watford. England U-21 winger Fellows was instrumental, bagging two assists to set up Grant and Johnston. This win lifted them to seventh, just three points behind Coventry. While The Hawthorns has been a happy hunting ground, their away form is a major concern, enduring a 13-game winless streak on the road. January signing Armstrong has also struggled to make an impact.

Coventry will likely field the midfield pairing of Grimes and Sheaf again, with Collins in goal. West Brom receive a boost with the return of captain Wallace, but top scorer Maja remains sidelined.

Despite West Brom's improved confidence after their recent win, their dreadful away form makes a Coventry victory more likely in front of their home crowd.

Prediction: Coventry City win