Coventry City vs Leicester City predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Coventry City

Leicester City

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In an upcoming English League Championship soccer match, Coventry City will face off against Leicester City on January 17, 2026. Coventry City, playing at home, have won 1 of their last 5 matches, while Leicester City have won 2 of their last 5 matches. The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor Coventry City at 1.62 for a home win, with Leicester City at 5.1 for an away win.

Coventry City will look to capitalize on their home advantage and improve their recent form to secure a crucial victory. Leicester City, on the other hand, will aim to continue their winning streak and upset their opponents on the road.

In terms of tactical strengths, Coventry City may rely on their solid defensive play to contain Leicester City’s attacking threats, while Leicester City could look to exploit any vulnerabilities in Coventry City’s backline with their offensive prowess.

Ultimately, the match is expected to be a closely contested affair with both teams having their strengths and weaknesses. The outcome is uncertain, and it will be interesting to see how the match unfolds.

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Coventry
58.2%		 Draw
23.3%		 Leicester
18.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of English League Championship Coventry: 48.23% Leicester: 0.4%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.63 4.25 4.9
MarathonBet 1.61 4 5.11 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.62 3.9 4.8
Pinnacle 1.61 4.19 4.99
Best for US Customers 1.61 3.8 5.33

Latest Results

04.01.26 Birmingham City – Coventry City – 3:2
01.01.26 Charlton Athletic – Coventry City – 1:1
29.12.25 Coventry City – Ipswich Town – 0:2
26.12.25 Coventry City – Swansea City – 1:0
20.12.25 Southampton FC – Coventry City – 1:1		 10.01.26 Cheltenham Town – Leicester City – 0:2
05.01.26 Leicester City – West Bromwich Albion – 2:1
01.01.26 Sheffield United – Leicester City – 3:1
29.12.25 Leicester City – Derby County – 2:1
26.12.25 Leicester City – Watford FC – 1:2

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League and 12).
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Leicester may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Coventry is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Coventry won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:5. (average 1:1.3).
  • Including home match between the teams, Coventry won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    20.09.25 Leicester City – Coventry City – 0:0
    13.01.24 Coventry City – Leicester City – 3:1
    06.08.23 Leicester City – Coventry City – 2:1
    03.03.12 Leicester City – Coventry City – 2:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 26 15 7 4 57:29 28 52
    2 Middlesbrough 26 13 7 6 37:26 11 46
    3 Ipswich 25 12 8 5 42:24 18 44
    4 Preston 26 11 10 5 36:25 11 43
    5 Millwall 26 12 7 7 29:33 -4 43
    6 Watford 25 11 8 6 37:29 8 41
    7 Hull 25 12 5 8 40:38 2 41
    8 Stoke 26 12 4 10 32:23 9 40
    9 Wrexham 26 10 10 6 38:32 6 40
    10 Bristol City 26 11 6 9 38:29 9 39
    11 QPR 26 11 5 10 38:39 -1 38
    12 Leicester 26 10 7 9 37:38 -1 37
    13 Derby 26 9 8 9 35:35 0 35
    14 Birmingham 26 9 7 10 35:36 -1 34
    15 Southampton 26 8 9 9 38:38 0 33
    16 Sheffield Utd 25 10 2 13 36:38 -2 32
    17 Swansea 26 9 5 12 27:33 -6 32
    18 West Brom 26 9 4 13 29:35 -6 31
    19 Charlton 25 7 8 10 25:32 -7 29
    20 Blackburn 25 7 7 11 24:30 -6 28
    21 Portsmouth 24 6 7 11 21:35 -14 25
    22 Norwich 26 6 6 14 28:39 -11 24
    23 Oxford Utd 25 5 7 13 25:35 -10 22
    24 Sheffield Wed 25 1 8 16 18:51 -33 -7

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.67 (48.23%)

    2. Ipswich: 3.23 (24.97%)

    3. Middlesbrough: 8.24 (9.78%)

    4. Watford: 26.8 (3.01%)

    5. Millwall: 69.4 (1.16%)

    6. Leicester City: 100 (0.81%)

    7. Queens Park Rangers: 100 (0.81%)

    8. Sheffield United: 100 (0.81%)

    9. Preston: 100.2 (0.8%)

    10. Hull City: 100.2 (0.8%)

    11. Sheffield Utd: 100.25 (0.8%)

    12. Stoke City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    13. Bristol City: 110.2 (0.73%)

    14. Wrexham: 120.2 (0.67%)

    15. Southampton: 130.2 (0.62%)

    16. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.45%)

    17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

    18. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.45%)

    19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

    20. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

    21. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

    22. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

    23. Norwich: 180.2 (0.45%)

    24. Oxford Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

    25. Charlton: 180.2 (0.45%)

    26. QPR: 200.25 (0.4%)

    27. Leicester: 200.25 (0.4%)

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