Prediction for match Preston — Coventry, 09.12.2025

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the English Championship on December 9, 2025, Preston North End will face Coventry City. The odds for a Coventry win are 1.94, a draw is priced at 3.50, and a Preston North End victory is at 3.75. The probabilities for these outcomes are distributed as follows: Coventry - 48.27%, draw - 26.76%, Preston North End - 24.97%. This distribution reflects the analysts' and bookmakers' view that Coventry has the edge. Among the main markets, the most balanced odds are for over 2.5 goals at 1.89 and both teams to score: yes at 1.72.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Preston North End drew 1-1 with Wrexham (06.12.2025), defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 (29.11.2025), and ended in a 1-1 draw with Watford (25.11.2025). Coventry, in their last three games, lost to Ipswich Town 0-3 (06.12.2025), won against Charlton Athletic 3-1 (29.11.2025), and beat Middlesbrough 4-2 (25.11.2025). In their head-to-head on February 22, 2025, Coventry defeated Preston North End 2-1. On average over the last five games, Preston North End has 47.4% possession, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 10.2 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per game. Coventry holds 58.4% possession, registers 1.6 yellows, 9.4 fouls, and 2 offsides on average per match.

How Many Goals to Expect?

The scoring ability of both teams has been quite high in recent matches. Preston North End averages 2.8 goals per game over five matches, scoring and conceding 1.4 each. Coventry is even more prolific, with an average of 3.8 goals, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.6. For over 2.5 goals, Preston North End hit it in 2 out of 5, Coventry in 4 out of 5. By halves, Preston North End exceeded 1.5 goals in the first half in 4 out of 5 matches, but only once in the second half. Coventry exceeded 1.5 goals in the first half 3 times and in the second half 3 times out of 5. Preston North End most often scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (43%), while Coventry also scores most frequently in this interval (45%). Both teams are vulnerable to conceding in the first 15 minutes: Preston North End at 38%, Coventry at 50%. Considering the high average scoring rate and frequent over 2.5 goals by Coventry, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.89 seems justified.

Corner Bets

Preston North End averages 6 corners per match, Coventry 5.6. In a five-match span, Preston North End exceeded 9.5 total corners three times, Coventry once. For a total corners line of 11.5, both options are available: over is at 2.13, under at 1.70. There's also a line for 10.5 corners: over at 1.76, under at 2.00. Combined, the teams' averages are close to 11.6, making the over 10.5 corners at 1.76 an interesting option. For the corners outcome, Coventry is favored with odds of 2.18. Overall, both teams are capable of providing a sufficient number of corners, especially if the game is played actively.