Blackpool vs Coventry City Prediction: Coventry will be determined to keep their hopes for the playoffs alive by securing a crucial three points

On Saturday, the Bloomfield Road stadium will play host to a highly anticipated encounter between Blackpool and Coventry City in the EFL Championship.

Blackpool’s Form

In their most recent fixture, Blackpool emerged triumphant with an impressive 6-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers on their home turf. This resounding win stands as their most significant achievement of the season thus far.

During the match, a series of impressive goals were scored by Jerry Yates, Andy Lyons, Curtis Nelson, and Jordan Thorniley, which allowed the hosts to establish a commanding 4-0 lead within just 36 minutes of play.

However, Chris Martin of Queens Park Rangers managed to put a stop to Blackpool's scoring spree just before the break. In the second half, Andy Lyons added another goal to his name, while Kenny Dougall's contribution to the scoreline with the sixth goal rounded off an excellent evening for Blackpool.

Despite their impressive performance, the victory over Queens Park Rangers marked only the eighth league win for Blackpool this season, out of a total of 37 matches played.

Unfortunately, the team finds themselves in a precarious position, languishing in the relegation zone, specifically the 22nd position.

Blackpool will seek to maintain its momentum and secure another favorable outcome against its opponents.

Blackpool’s possible lineup

Maxwell; Nelson, Thorniley, Husband; Connolly; Lyons, Hamilton, Patino, Fiorini; Yates, Rogers. 

Coventry City’s Form

On the other hand, Coventry City has currently positioned 13 places above Blackpool in the league standings. However, the team has also encountered difficulties recently, as evidenced by three draws in their last four matches, including the previous two fixtures.

Despite this, Coventry City remains undefeated in their last eight league matches, with their most recent two games against Hull City and Wigan Athletic ending in 1-1 draws.

Coventry City is currently amid a series of fixtures wherein they are set to face six teams consecutively from the bottom half of the division.

It is evident that Mark Robins and his team must capitalize on these upcoming matchups to remain competitive in their pursuit of securing a playoff spot.

Coventry’s possible lineup

Wilson; McNally, McFadzean, Doyle; Norton-Cuffy, Eccles, Hamer, Bidwell, Sheaf; Godden, Gyokeres.

Blackpool vs Coventry expert tips

Although Blackpool's recent victory over QPR has surely boosted their confidence, playing another game so soon after an intense match can be challenging. Conversely, Coventry City understands their prospects for achieving a playoff position this season are dwindling, and time is of the essence.

We anticipate that Coventry City will be determined to keep their hopes for the playoffs alive by securing a crucial three points in this upcoming fixture before the international break. Based on the recent performances of both teams, it is reasonable to anticipate a high-scoring game, with the likelihood of the total number of goals exceeding 2.5.