Coventry City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship at Coventry Building Society Arena.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 8 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Oct | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
| Oladapo Afolayan | 3 G | 2 A |
| Andri Gudjohnsen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sean McLoughlin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Coventry Building Society Arena!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Coventry Building Society Arena. Coventry City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jon Dahl Tomasson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Jake Bidwell has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Blackburn Rovers FC's compact .
- 35' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dominic Hyam on 39 minutes.
- 41' Magnificent from Jamie Allen! That is 20 goals in 376 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' George Hirst is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Vale at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Coventry City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' Blackburn Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The whistle greets Gustavo Hamer as he departs to be replaced by Kasey Palmer.
- 76' Scott Wharton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 76.
- 77' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Callum O'Hare departs to be replaced by Tyler Walker.
- 79' Blackburn Rovers FC make a change. Lewis Travis trudges off to be replaced by Jake Garrett on 79 minutes.
- 80' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Adam Wharton departs to be replaced by Tyrhys Dolan.
- 85' A moment of madness from Jake Garrett on 85 minutes earns him a Red card. Blackburn Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 88' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Scott Wharton is replaced by Harry Pickering on 88 minute.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Coventry City FC. Kasey Palmer will be fuming at that decision.
- It finishes all square. Coventry City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC share the spoils 1-0.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 8
- 27
-
10
Callum O'Hare ↓ Tyler Walker 77'
- 13
- 28
- 14
-
38
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Kasey Palmer 71'
- 2
- 4
- 3
Bench
-
19
Tyler Walker ↑ 77'
- 1
- 20
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 71'
- 30
- 32
- 36
Coach
Mark Robins
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
-
27
Lewis Travis ↓ Jake Garrett 79'
- 22
-
8
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Bradley Dack 80'
-
16
Scott Wharton ↓ Harry Pickering 88'
- 5
- 1
-
29
Jack Vale ↓ George Hirst 46'
- 6
-
36
Adam Wharton ↓ Tyrhys Dolan 80'
Bench
- 13
-
23
Bradley Dack ↑ 80'
-
3
Harry Pickering ↑ 88'
-
–
George Hirst ↑ 46'
- 17
-
10
Tyrhys Dolan ↑ 80'
-
30
Jake Garrett ↑ 79'
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Gallagher | 3 |
| Adam Armstrong | 2 |
| Haji Wright | 2 |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | 2 |
| Bradley Dack | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Scott Wharton | 1 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2022-11-01
Coventry City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-10-29
Coventry City FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2022-10-25
Coventry City FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2022-10-22
Stoke City FC
0–2
Coventry City FC
W
2022-10-19
Coventry City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2022-10-15
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2022-11-01
Coventry City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2022-10-29
Hull City AFC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-10-22
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Birmingham City FC
W
2022-10-18
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
W
2022-10-15
Middlesbrough FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-10-11
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
60%
Coventry City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.