Our Coventry vs Derby Prediction: 1-1
Coventry vs Derby in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Coventry's Last Match – Swansea vs Coventry
Coventry will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 England Championship win against Swansea on March 21. In that match, Coventry recorded 46% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 54% | 8 (2) | 1.71 | 23 |
 Coventry | 46% | 9 (7) | 2.25 | 23 |
Derby's Last Match – Derby vs Birmingham
Derby will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship victory over Birmingham, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Derby saw 52% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby | 52% | 9 (1) | 1.11 | 51 |
 Birmingham | 48% | 2 (0) | 0.05 | 36 |
Coventry vs Derby Stats
Key Stats
| Coventry | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Coventry are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Derby average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Coventry 19-7
Derby 17-11
What are the odds for this match?
Coventry to win: @1.571
Draw: @4
Derby to win: @6
Lineups
Coventry (4-2-3-1) : Carl Rushworth, Milan Van Ewijk, Bobby Thomas, Liam Kitching, Jay DaSilva, Matt Grimes, Frank Onyeka, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Josh Eccles, Romain Esse, Ellis Reco Simms
Derby (4-3-3) : Richard O'Donnell, Joe Ward, Dion Sanderson, Matt Clarke, Derry Murkin, Jaydon Banel, Lewis Travis, Bobby Clark, Ben Brereton, Carlton Morris, David Ozoh