Coventry City vs Derby County predictions, Apr 03, 2026

Mar 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Friday,

Coventry

Derby

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As Coventry City prepares to host Derby County on April 3, 2026, both teams are entering the match in commendable form. Coventry City has experienced a surge, winning four of their last five fixtures, showcasing a potent attacking unit and solid defensive organization. Their home advantage is a key factor, with the team known for its ability to dominate possession and create scoring chances, particularly in front of a passionate home crowd.

Conversely, Derby County also arrives with momentum, having secured victories in four out of their previous five outings. Their tactical approach has emphasized a balanced style, effectively combining swift counter-attacks with sturdy defensive setups. This resilience could prove crucial against a Coventry side keen to exploit their offensive prowess.

The bookmakers favor Coventry for the win with odds at 1.56, reflecting their strong home record. Our predictive model indicates a 62.5% probability of a home win, while a draw sits at 21.3% and an away victory at 16.9%. While Coventry’s recent form provides optimism for their supporters, Derby’s capabilities mean this clash could easily swing in either direction. Fans can expect a competitive encounter where strategic execution will be vital.

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Coventry
60.1%		 Draw
22.6%		 Derby
17.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of English League Championship Coventry: 89.43% Derby: 0.92%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.56 4.27 5.51
betsson 1.59 4.16 5.44
MarathonBet 1.57 4.1 5.35 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.53 4 5
Pinnacle 1.56 4.29 5.39

Latest Results

21.03.26 Swansea City – Coventry City – 0:3
14.03.26 Coventry City – Southampton FC – 1:2
11.03.26 Coventry City – Preston North End – 3:0
07.03.26 Bristol City – Coventry City – 0:2
28.02.26 Coventry City – Stoke City – 2:1		 21.03.26 Derby County – Birmingham City – 1:0
16.03.26 Portsmouth FC – Derby County – 0:1
10.03.26 Millwall – Derby County – 1:0
07.03.26 Derby County – Sheffield Wednesday – 2:1
28.02.26 Derby County – Blackburn Rovers – 3:1

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Premier League and 8).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Coventry won 2.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • In this match, Coventry is considered a favorite.
  • We predict that Coventry will win today’s game, with odds of 1.55.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Coventry won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:11. (average 1.2:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Coventry won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:4. (average 0.8:0.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    16.08.25 Derby County – Coventry City – 3:5
    11.03.25 Derby County – Coventry City – 2:0
    06.11.24 Coventry City – Derby County – 1:2
    19.03.22 Derby County – Coventry City – 1:1
    08.01.22 Coventry City – Derby County – 1:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 39 24 8 7 81:40 41 80
    2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59:37 22 71
    3 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 28 69
    4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53:44 9 69
    5 Hull 39 20 6 13 62:57 5 66
    6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 15 63
    7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60:51 9 63
    8 Derby 39 17 9 13 56:48 8 60
    9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50:46 4 56
    10 Norwich 39 16 6 17 52:46 6 54
    11 Birmingham 39 14 11 14 48:49 -1 53
    12 QPR 39 15 8 16 55:61 -6 53
    13 Preston 39 13 13 13 45:49 -4 52
    14 Swansea 39 15 7 17 44:49 -5 52
    15 Stoke 39 14 9 16 46:43 3 51
    16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49:50 -1 51
    17 Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54:54 0 50
    18 Charlton 39 12 12 15 36:46 -10 48
    19 Blackburn 39 11 10 18 36:49 -13 43
    20 West Brom 39 11 10 18 40:54 -14 43
    21 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37:54 -17 40
    22 Leicester 39 11 12 16 51:60 -9 39
    23 Oxford Utd 39 9 12 18 36:51 -15 39
    24 Sheffield Wed ✔ 39 1 9 29 24:79 -55 -6

    English League Championship Outrights

    1. Coventry: 1.03 (89.43%)

    2. Middlesbrough: 30.5 (3.02%)

    3. Ipswich: 31.25 (2.95%)

    4. Southampton: 100 (0.92%)

    5. Wrexham: 100 (0.92%)

    6. Millwall: 100 (0.92%)

    7. Derby: 100 (0.92%)

    8. Hull City: 100 (0.92%)

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