Coventry City vs AFC Bournemouth betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds
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Coventry to win and over 2.5 goals (15/4)
Coventry have been in excellent form over recent weeks.
The Sky Blues have won their last two including a 3-1 win away at Fulham.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have failed to win their last three and have also failed to score in those matches.
Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime (7/4)
Gyokeres has been Coventry’s main man this season.
The striker has netted a total of 15 league goals.
He most recently netted in the Sky Blues’ 3-1 win at Craven Cottage.
Coventry City’s Viktor Gyokeres (right) celebrates with Callum O’Hare after scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday April 10, 2022. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images)
Match preview: Coventry City vs AFC Bournemouth
Coventry City are making a surprise late dash for the playoffs.
The Sky Blues have now won back to back matches.
Last week, they caused a major upset at Craven Cottage beating Fulham 3-1.
The two wins have lifted them into 9th place and just three points separate them from the top six.
A general view of the stadium during the pre-season friendly match at the Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry. Picture date: Sunday August 1, 2021. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images)
AFC Bournemouth fail to capitalise on Fulham’s failures
AFC Bournemouth missed the chance to capitalise on Fulham losing twice.
The Cottagers suffered back to back defeats and Biourbneouth managed to pick up just two points.
The Cherries have now failed to win in three and failed to score in each of those matches.
Scott Parker’s side have been involved in back to back draws after losing 2-0 to West Brom.
However, they remain 2nd in the table with a four-point lead over 3rd and two games in hand.
BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – JANUARY 29: Scott Parker the head coach / manager of AFC Bournemouth during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and AFC Bournemouth at Oakwell Stadium on January 29, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
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Leamington FC vs Coventry City - 1:3
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Stoke City vs Coventry City - 1:1
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Coventry City vs Huddersfield Town - 1:2
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West Bromwich Albion vs Coventry City - 0:0
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Coventry City vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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AFC Bournemouth vs Millwall FC - 1:0
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AFC Bournemouth vs Nottingham Forest - 1:0
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Blackburn Rovers vs AFC Bournemouth - 0:3
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Swansea City vs AFC Bournemouth - 3:3
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AFC Bournemouth vs Fulham FC - 1:1
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| July 2, 2022 | Club Friendly Games 2022 | Leamington FC | 1 - 3 | Coventry City |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Stoke City | 1 - 1 | Coventry City |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Coventry City | 1 - 2 | Huddersfield Town |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 0 | Coventry City |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Coventry City | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| May 7, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Millwall FC |
| May 3, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Nottingham Forest |
| April 30, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Blackburn Rovers | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 26, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Swansea City | 3 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| April 23, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Fulham FC |
| Coventry City | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Matches played | 46 |
| 17 | Matches won | 25 |
| 116 | Goal attempts | 105 |
| 51 | Shots on goal | 42 |
| 39 | Shots off goal | 40 |
| 235 | Corner kicks | 185 |
| 12% | Average ball possession | 14% |
| 26 | Shots blocked | 23 |
| 79 | Cards given | 103 |
| 109 | Free kicks | 165 |
| 15 | Offsides | 16 |
| 2 | Shots on post | 1 |
| 1 | Shots on bar | 3 |
| 49 | Goals by foot | 66 |
| 8 | Goals by head | 7 |
| 60 | Goals scored | 74 |
| 59 | Goals conceded | 39 |
| Coventry City | AFC Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Matches | 6 |
| 3 | Home Matches | 3 |
| 3 | Away Matches | 3 |
| 7 | Total Goals | 12 |
| 1.17 | Average Goals Scored | 2 |
| 2 | Wins | 3 |
| 3 | Losses | 2 |
| 1 | Draws | 1 |
| April 18, 2022 | Championship 21/22 | Coventry City | 0 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| November 27, 2021 | Championship 21/22 | AFC Bournemouth | 2 - 2 | Coventry City |
| April 10, 2021 | Championship 20/21 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 - 1 | Coventry City |
| October 2, 2020 | Championship 20/21 | Coventry City | 1 - 3 | AFC Bournemouth |
| February 26, 2013 | League One 12/13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 - 2 | Coventry City |
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What time is kick off between Coventry City vs AFC Bournemouth?
14:00, Monday 18 April 2022
