Coventry v Sunderland Prediction & Betting Tips

Friday | 19:00 UTC | EFL Championship Play-Off Semi-Final, First Leg

Coventry sealed their play-off place in style with a final-day win over Middlesbrough, and now welcome a Sunderland side out of form and out of confidence. Can the Sky Blues take control of this all-important first leg?

Championship Play-Off Semi: Coventry v Sunderland

Mark Robins’ Coventry side enter the play-offs with serious momentum, especially at home. They’ve won 7 of their last 8 at home, with their only defeat coming to champions Burnley. Clean sheets have been a staple of that run, 4 in their last 4 home wins.

Their 2-0 victory on the final day capped off a well-timed push, and their 3-0 hammering of Sunderland just two months ago offers further encouragement.

Championship Play-Off Semi: Coventry v Sunderland

The Black Cats ended their season in freefall. 5 straight defeats, just 1 goal scored, and no signs of turning the tide. Michael Beale’s side are clearly struggling for end-product, and that lack of firepower could be fatal in this two-legged tie.

Their recent away form doesn’t inspire confidence either, and facing a Coventry side who kept them at bay so comprehensively in March won’t help.

Coventry v Sunderland: Play-Off Tips & Odds

Coventry are 2.34 favourites to take a first-leg lead, while the draw is priced at 3.00. Sunderland are 3.25 to spring a surprise.
Correct Score: Coventry 2–0 is priced at 10.00, with Under 2.5 Goals trading around 1.53.

Head-to-Head: Coventry v Sunderland:

Coventry’s 3-0 home win in March was a dominant performance that we could see again here. They are unbeaten in their last 10 games against Sunderland, and this fixture shows no intention of changing that run.

Championship Play-Off Semi: Coventry v Sunderland

Jack Rudoni is in superb form. He bagged a brace against Middlesbrough last weekend and has 6 goals in his last 10 matches. He also scored in the away fixture against Sunderland earlier this campaign.

Coventry v Sunderland: Play-Off Tips & Odds

✅ Coventry to Win – 2.34
✅ Jack Rudoni to Score Anytime – 4.75
✅ Coventry 2–0 Correct Score – 10.00

Bet on Coventry v Sunderland

Odds correct at time of writing