COVENTRY VS LEICESTER PREDICTIONS: 17.01.2026 – CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS

COVENTRY VS LEICESTER

The Sky Blues host Leicester in a Saturday lunch-time kick-off. Frank Lampard’s side will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing run, whilst Leicester will aim to build on their recent 2-1 league win against West Brom.

COVENTRY LOOK TO STRETCH LEAD AT THE TOP

Frank Lampard’s side will aim to get back to winning ways after just one win from their last five, which came against Swansea; Mason-Clark was the goal scorer. Due to their strong start, Coventry remain six points clear at the top. Last time out, Coventry lost 1-0 away to Stoke in the FA Cup third round. Frenchman Cisse scored a brilliant 25-yard half-volley in the final two minutes to send Stoke to the FA Cup fourth round.

Ellis Simms has been Coventry’s standout performer throughout the season; Simms has scored nine goals this season, alongside two assists. Simms has been so effective for Coventry this season because he combines strong finishing, intelligent movement, and physicality with a system that suits him perfectly.

LEICESTER EYEING A PLAY-OFF PUSH

The Foxes have had a struggling campaign so far after getting relegated from the Premier League. Martí Cifuentes’ side has struggled for consistency; Leicester are 12th in the table, but only four points away from the play-off places. Picking up points against the league leaders will be crucial in their race for promotion.

Leicester have won two of their last three league outings, and they come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 away win against Cheltenham in the FA Cup third round; Patson Daka and Stephy Mavididi were the goal scorers.

COVENTRY VS LEICESTER H2H

During the last seven meetings between the two sides, Leicester have come out on top with three wins, whilst Coventry has managed just one win. However, Coventry got the better of the Foxes in January 2024, the result ended 3-1 in favour of the Sky Blues at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The last time the two sides met was this season at the King Power Stadium, which ended 0-0.

OUR COVENTRY VS LEICESTER BETTING TIP

With both teams aiming to secure important points, this fixture is a highly anticipated game. Louie Truman has taken a look at the betting odds for this match and has put his best bet forward.

LEICESTER CAN SECURE VALUABLE POINTS

The Foxes come into this fixture high in confidence due to winning their last two, so Martí Cifuentes will be looking to build on his side’s momentum. On the other hand, Coventry have lost three of their last four.

Despite Coventry’s recent form, they’ve been excellent at the Coventry Building Society Arena. Frank Lampard’s side has won nine out of 12 home games this season, so it will be a difficult test for the visitors.

TIP: Leicester Win/Draw at 6/5 with BetMGM