Stoke are unbeaten in their last four home games
Two of Coventry's last three draws have come on their travels
Recommended bet: Draw
Stoke have had to endure some tough times in recent years but they approach their home game against Coventry knowing that a victory would take them to within a point of the Championship summit.
Until recently, battles against relegation were standard fare for the Potters, who have registered seven successive bottom-half finishes in English football’s second tier.
But Stoke have been in the top six since the early stages of the 2025-26 campaign and should be feeling ultra-confident after recent wins at home to Bristol City (5-1) and away to Oxford (3-0).
Stoke are on a three-game winning sequence, but they face a stern test against the Sky Blues, who have topped the table for over a month.
Coventry suffered their first setback of the league season when losing 3-2 at Wrexham last Friday but they showed a strong mentality by bouncing back with a 3-1 midweek success over Sheffield United at home.
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Team news
Stoke are continuing to operate without Bosun Lawal (hamstring) and Sam Gallagher (muscle strain).
Bae Jun-Ho, Ben Pearson and Aaron Cresswell dropped to the bench for Tuesday's 3-0 victory at Oxford but all three could return to the starting XI.
Key Coventry midfielder Jack Rudoni (calf) will not be seen until after the international break and goalkeeper Oliver Dovin (knee) is continuing his long road to recovery.
Defenders Milan van Ewijk and Bobby Thomas returned to the side for Tuesday's 3-1 success at home to Sheffield United and are likely to keep their places.
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The stats
Stoke have conceded less than two goals in 14 of their last 15 Championship games.
The Potters have won four of their last five fixtures.
Coventry have won seven of their last eight matches.
The Sky Blues have started the scoring in each of their last four away games.
Coventry have scored at least two goals in all of their last eight fixtures.
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Prediction
Stoke have reeled off three successive league wins for the second time this season but they may have to settle for a single point against Coventry at the bet365 Stadium.
Potters’ manager Mark Robins is a popular figure among Coventry fans after steering the club from League Two to the Championship play-off final.
And he is building a positive rapport with Stoke supporters having done a sterling job since his appointment a shade over 10 months ago.
Stoke have taken 13 points from six home games, but they will be preparing themselves for a stern test against Coventry, who have been by far the most potent team in the division.
Coventry have bagged 39 goals in just 14 matches but they could be drawn into a tight game by Stoke and may have to be content with a share of the spoils.
Back the draw at 23/10 with LiveScore Bet.
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