Coventry City vs Watford Prediction: Coventry will be determined to secure a win to improve their chances of making it to the playoffs

On Monday afternoon, Coventry City will host Watford as both teams aim to secure a place in the Championship playoffs in the final stages of the season. Coventry is positioned ninth in the table and trails sixth-placed Blackburn Rovers by a mere three points. Meanwhile, Watford currently sits 12th in the table, with six matches remaining and six points away from a playoff spot.

Coventry City’s Form

Coventry has not been a part of the Premier League since 2001 and has spent time in League Two during their absence. However, they are now in contention for a possible return to the top flight, although they will require favourable circumstances in the closing stages of the season to secure a top-six finish. Despite winning only one of their last five league matches, they remain just three points behind Blackburn, who are currently in sixth place. After suffering a heavy defeat to Stoke City earlier this month, Coventry bounced back by earning a point in a goalless draw against Swansea City. The team has been strong at home this season, accumulating 33 points from 20 matches, and they are set to host a Watford side with a relatively poor away record ranked 15th. Moreover, Coventry has not lost against Watford in their last two league games, including a 1-0 win in their previous encounter this season.

Coventry City’s possible starting lineup

Gyokeres, Godden, Wilson-Esbrand, Eccles, Hamer, Sheaf, Norton-Cuffy, Doyle, McFadzean, McNally and Wilson

Watford’s Form

Having suffered a 3-2 home loss to Huddersfield Town on Friday and a 2-0 defeat at Luton Town earlier this month, Watford will come into their next match on a downswing. Despite having taken an initial lead in the Huddersfield game, the Hornets eventually fell 3-1, with Britt Assombalonga's late goal providing little consolation. While they have slipped to 12th place in the standings, they are still in contention for the playoffs, trailing Blackburn by six points, who have played one more match. In their last three games in the second tier, Watford has only managed to secure one point. However, a positive outcome on Monday would set them up nicely for consecutive home games against Bristol City and Cardiff City. After a difficult season where they were relegated from the Premier League in 19th place, having lost 27 of their 38 matches, the Hornets are eager to make an immediate return to the top flight.

Watford’s predicted lineup

Assombalonga, Pedro, Asprilla, Sema, Louza, Choudhury, Ngakia, Hoedt, Catchcart, Porteous and Hamer

Coventry City vs Watford Expert Tips

Despite Watford's recent poor form, we have a gut feeling that they may come out on top in this game. Coventry, on the other hand, will be determined to secure a win to improve their chances of making it to the playoffs, which may create opportunities for the Hornets who possess enough skill to grab three vital points. It's possible that this game could see over 2.5 goals being scored.