Coventry vs Middlesbrough: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Coventry prepare to host Middlesbrough on February 16, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Coventry, currently 2nd in the standings with 59 points from 31 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 36 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Middlesbrough, sitting 1st with 61 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 28 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 5 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Coventry and Middlesbrough have favored Coventry, with Middlesbrough claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-2). This fixture has generally favored Coventry in recent years.

In their previous league match against Oxford United, Coventry recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Rushworth, Dasilva, Latibeaudiere, Woolfenden, van Ewijk, Grimes, Torp, Esse, Eccles, Sakamoto, Wright. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Middlesbrough's last outing came against Sheffield Utd, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Brynn, Targett, Malanda, Ayling, Brittain, Hackney, Morris, Browne, McGree, Conway, Whittaker. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Coventry are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Coventry and Middlesbrough are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Coventry's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Middlesbrough's games average 2.6 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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