Coventry vs Sunderland: Championship play-off prediction, kick-off time, TV, team news, h2h, odds | OneFootball

It is 5th vs 4th in the Championship play-offs

Frank Lampard has guided Coventry into the Championship play-offs

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The Championship play-offs has set up a semi-final clash between Coventry and Sunderland.

For Coventry to be in with a chance of promotion to the Premier League, a lot of credit must go to Frank Lampard. When he took over from Mark Robins, the side were 17th in the table and only two points above the relegation zone.

Standing in their way of a second Championship play-off final appearance in three years is a Sunderland side that made certain of a play-off place with five games to spare.

Here is everything you need to know about the play-off semi-final.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Coventry vs Sunderland is scheduled for a 8pm BST kick-off on Friday, May 9, 2025.

The match will take place at The Coventry Building Society Arena.

Where to watch Coventry vs Sunderland

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Football. Coverage starts at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Coventry vs Sunderland team news

Coventry were boosted by the returns of Milan van Ewijk and Bobby Thomas from injury for the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. However, Jay Dasilva misses out because of suspension.

Sunderland expect to have Romaine Mundle available for the play-off semi-final first leg after missing the last seven games with a hamstring injury. Dan Ballard made his return from a long lay-off against QPR, whilst Jobe Bellingham is set to feature.

Key man: Jobe Bellingham

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Coventry vs Sunderland prediction

Going solely off recent form, Sunderland are in big trouble. Without a win in six, they go into the play-off semi-final first leg on the back of five straight defeats.

Meanwhile, Coventry may have stuttered in the home straight but they have more than enough about them to get the job done over two legs.

Coventry to win, 3-1 on aggregate.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Coventry are unbeaten in both meetings against Sunderland this season. They fought back from 2-0 down to earn a point at the Stadium of Light back in November before recording a 3-0 home win in March.

Coventry wins: 15

Sunderland wins: 10

Draws: 17

Coventry vs Sunderland match odds

Coventry to qualify: TBC

Sunderland to qualify: TBC

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).