Coventry vs West Brom kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, November 22
Kick-off 12.30pm
Venue Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry
Competition Championship
TV Sky Sports Football & Main Event
Coventry hold a five-point buffer at the top of the Championship and they will be hoping to consolidate their position when they host West Midlands rivals West Brom.
The Baggies snapped a four-game winless run at home to Oxford in their last league outing, but they have been troubled on their travels and may find things much tougher against the relentless league leaders.
Coventry vs West Brom betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Coventry -1 goal on handicap
1pt 19-10 Hills
Player prop bet
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto to score or assist
8-5 bet365
Coventry vs West Brom preview
Coventry show no sign of slowing down as they chase a long-awaited return to the Premier League.
The Sky Blues could have easily taken time to recover from last season’s heartbreaking defeat to Sunderland in the playoff semi-finals, but they have taken the setback in their stride and are blazing a trail at the Championship summit.
A 3-2 loss at Wrexham at the end of October is the only blot on Cov’s copybook, but they have since beaten Sheffield United 3-1 and won 1-0 away at third-placed Stoke to show that there is a real steel about Frank Lampard’s side this season.
The Sky Blues have taken 17 points from a possible 21 at home and their array of attacking options have been key to their success.
Their 40-goal haul is 14 more than any other team in the division and Coventry’s former Baggie Brandon Thomas-Asante, who has scored a quarter of their league goals, should relish the visit of his former club.
Albion finished only five points adrift of Coventry last season but there is a bigger gulf between them this term.
Whereas Coventry have been scoring goals for fun, Ryan Mason’s side have struggled badly in front of goal.
West Brom have found the net only three times in their last five games and they could be put to the sword by the relentless Sky Blues, who also top the clean sheet charts with seven shutouts.
Unsung Sakamoto can star again
Haji Wright and Thomas-Asante, who have combined for 18 Championship goals this term, have taken most of the plaudits for Coventry.
However, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto has been an unsung hero for the leader leaders and he could have another key role to play against West Brom.
The tricky Japanese winger has registered four goals and two assists in his last six league starts and he could go under the radar if too much focus is placed on Coventry’s flying forwards.
Coventry vs West Brom Bet Builder
Coventry to win
The Championship leaders have won ten of their 15 league games and should cruise past West Brom, who have lost on their last four away trips.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto to score or assist
Coventry’s Japanese winger has five goal contributions in his last four Championship matches and can again showcase his talents.
Jay Dasilva to commit one or more fouls
The Sky Blues left-back has committed at least one foul in four of his last five Championship appearances and relishes a physical battle.
Pays out at 5-1 with bet365
Key stats for Coventry vs West Brom
♦ West Brom have lost their last four away fixtures
♦ Coventry have won six of their last seven games at home
♦ The Sky Blues have scored at least three goals in four of their last six home league matches
♦ The Baggies have failed to score in three of their last four league outings
♦ Over 3.5 goals has been a winning bet in eight of Coventry’s 15 Championship games this season
Coventry vs West Brom betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Coventry vs West Brom in Championship. Here are the latest odds for Saturday’s match.
MarketOddsCoventry4-6West Brom17-4Draw13-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Coventry vs West Brom team news and predicted line-ups
Coventry
Milan van Ewijk is back to full fitness but influential midfielder Jack Rudoni remains sidelined alongside Swedish goalkeeper Oliver Dovin.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Rushworth; Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva; Sakamoto, Torp, Grimes, Mason-Clark; Wright, Thomas-Asante.
Subs: Simms, Allen, Bidwell, Eccles, Kesler-Hayden, Woolfenden, Brau, Latibeaudiere.
West Brom
George Campbell and Jed Wallace are out but Tammer Bany will be hoping to push for a start.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Griffiths; Gilchrist, Phillips, Taylor, Styles; Diakite, Mowatt; Grant, Price, Johnston; Maja.
Subs: Bany, Heggebo, Molumby, Mepham, Bielik, Dike, Collyer, Iling Junior.
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Coventry vs West Brom FAQs
When is Coventry vs West Brom in the Championship?
The match kicks off at 12.30pm on Saturday, November 22.
Where is Coventry vs West Brom being played?
Saturday’s game is taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Where can I watch Coventry vs West Brom?
There is live coverage of Coventry vs West Brom on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
What is the match betting for Coventry vs West Brom?
Championship leaders Coventry are 4-6 to beat visitors West Brom, who are 17-4 for the upset. The draw is available 13-5.
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