Southampton v Coventry

Southampton vs Coventry City Preview

Southampton had to make do with a point after a 0-0 draw away from home at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon in the Championship and that dour stalemate now makes it just two wins from their last seven games overall for the south coast club, while Coventry City picked up a fourth win in five games on Saturday with an impressive 2-1 home win against Leeds United which in turn lifted the Sky Blues up into seventh place in the Championship table.

Southampton's automatic promotion dreams now lay in tatters after managing to capture just two wins from their last seven games in the English second tier which came in the form of victories over Birmingham City and Sunderland but Russell Martin's side have also slipped to three damaging defeats within this period as well as being involved in two draws.

Losses at the hands of Hull City, Millwall and Ipswich Town have resulted in the hosts now sitting in fourth place but even more importantly, a significant 12 points behind second placed Ipswich Town heading into these midweek fixtures, so it is looking almost certain that The Saints will have to do it the hard way via the play-offs if they are to gain promotion back up to the Premier League this season.

Coventry City find themselves four points adrift of the play-off pack in the Championship table but the west midlands club are hitting form at just about the right time again under manager Mark Robins following Saturday's 2-1 home win against automatic promotion candidates, Leeds United.

That win became Coventry City's fourth in five games and follows previous vital wins against Rotherham United, Watford and Huddersfield Town and although they were handed an unexpected 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff City within these last five games, the Sky Blues bring some decent momentum into this upcoming fixture down on the south coast.

Goals also look set to feature in this upcoming clash with Southampton as no fewer than nine of Coventry City's last 10 games in the Championship have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored while seven of Southampton's last 10 games overall in the English second tier have also produced three goals or more.

The bigger picture shows Coventry City have lost just twice in their previous 10 outings on the road as well, thus making them potentially strong opponents for Southampton here on Tuesday night.

Southampton v Coventry City Verdict

Goals have certainly played a significant part in previous exchanges between Southampton and Coventry City as four out of the last five meetings have resulted in Over 2.5 goals being scored and with both sides searching for the all-important three points here on Tuesday night, further goals look set to unfold in this clash

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Over 2.5 goals & BTTS Yes @ 1.72

Correct Score: Draw @ 4.00