Coventry City vs Middlesbrough result decided by supercomputer with Championship play-off spot on the line

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One of the marquee Championship fixtures this weekend will see Coventry City play host to Middlesbrough.

Both teams go into the meeting having endured some concerning results last time out.

Former Middlesbrough star Isaiah Jones played a key role as Luton Town beat Coventry City 1-0 on Saturday.

As for Boro, they drew 0-0 with Norwich City, handing themselves a big blow when it comes to garnering a top-six finish.

Middlesbrough have moved down to ninth in the Championship table, but are only two points behind the Sky Blues with a better goal difference.

As a result, Michael Carrick’s side could still make the play-offs if they beat Coventry and the teams above them drop points.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
5	Bristol CityBristol City	45	17	16	12	57	53	4	67
6	CoventryCoventry	45	19	9	17	62	58	4	66
7	MillwallMillwall	45	18	12	15	46	46	0	66
8	BlackburnBlackburn	45	19	8	18	52	47	5	65
9	MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough	45	18	10	17	64	54	10	64
10	West BromWest Brom	45	14	19	12	52	44	8	61
11	SwanseaSwansea	45	17	9	19	48	53	-5	60
12	Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday	45	15	12	18	59	68	-9	57

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Coventry vs Middlesbrough predicted by supercomputer

Coventry, meanwhile, have to beat the Teessiders in order to guarantee they finish at least sixth.

Now, the outcome of the fixture has been predicted by Opta’s supercomputer.

It has already suggested that Coventry will finish in the play-offs, with Bristol City taking the other place still for grabs.

Now, Opta’s supercomputer has given Frank Lampard’s side a 48.5 percent chance of beating Middlesbrough this weekend.

A draw is the second most likely outcome on the day at 25.8 percent, while the Reds are handed a 25.7 percent chance of earning all three points against Coventry on May 3.

Coventry City vs Middlesbrough head-to-head record

Coventry and Middlesbrough have faced off a total of 58 times throughout history, with the first meeting coming back in 1924.

The former have a slight advantage in the overall head-to-head record, with 22 games won compared to Boro’s 19.

However, recent seasons have really seen Coventry dominate the fixture, which does not bode well for Middlesbrough’s play-off hopes.

Carrick’s side are winless in their last seven matches against the Sky Blues, losing the last four and conceding three a game in their previous three encounters.