Coventry v Watford predictions and betting tips

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Coventry v Watford in the Championship on Monday

Chris Wilder is hoping for a change of fortunes as Watford managerCredit: Getty Images

Where to watch Coventry v Watford

Live on Sky Sports Football & Main Event, 3pm Monday

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Coventry v Watford odds

Coventry 7-5
Watford 9-4
Draw 9-4

Odds correct at time of publishing

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Coventry v Watford team news

Coventry
The hosts are again without midfielders Callum O’Hare and Kasey Palmer. Young forward Fabio Tavares and Liam Kelly are also missing.

Watford
Tom Cleverley, Dan Gosling, Kortney Hause, Tom Dele-Bashiru, Edo Kayembe and Francisco Sierralta are all sidelined while goalkeeper Daniel Bachman is suspended. Aston Villa loanee Keinan Davis is a doubt.

Coventry v Watford predictions

Coventry and Watford are still in with an outside shot of sneaking into the Championship playoff places and their desperation for points could contribute to a lively encounter.

Cov’s top-six claims are stronger than those of Watford as they are three points better off, while the Hornets must also respond to back-to-back defeats to Luton and Huddersfield.

But Mark Robins' men have dropped points in four of their last five league games, drawing with Hull and rock-bottom Wigan as well as being blown away 4-0 at home to Stoke.

Chris Wilder’s Watford reign has featured just one victory from five matches and they have kept only one clean sheet during that spell.

However, Coventry have recorded only one shutout in the same period and, while home advantage ought to be a plus, Watford do have attacking assets to cause problems if they can put their recent form behind them.