Coventry are climbing the ranks in the Championship under Frank Lampard and have a chance to keep pushing for a play-off spot with a win at home against Preston this Saturday.
The Sky Blues are currently in seventh place, just one point behind West Brom in sixth, as the competition to secure a top-six spot in the second division heats up.
Meanwhile, Preston sits in 15th place but are still in the race for a play-off position, only six points behind sixth place.
Team news
Victor Torp missed Coventry's last match against Sheffield Wednesday due to a minor injury, but is likely to be available for Saturday's game.
Haji Wright and Ben Sheaf are nearing their return from injuries and will be evaluated before the match.
Preston's Lewis Gibson picked up a knock in the game against Millwall on Tuesday but is expected to be fit to play at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Ben Whiteman and Jordan Storey will remain sidelined for Preston, while Jack Whatmough's participation on the weekend is uncertain.
The stats
Coventry have won six out of their last seven league matches, with their only defeat coming against league leaders Leeds.
The Sky Blues have kept four clean sheets in their last seven Championship games.
Preston has been involved in the most draws (15) in the league this season, sharing the record with West Brom.
North End has emerged victorious in the last three encounters against Coventry, including a 1-0 win at Deepdale in October.
Prediction
Preston secured a draw in their recent match against Millwall, but they will need to convert these draws into wins soon if they want to challenge for a play-off position.
On the other hand, Coventry is in the mix for a top-six finish following a strong run of form in 2025, including six wins in their last seven league games.
Lampard's side has shown a knack for scoring crucial late goals, with their last two victories against QPR and Sheffield Wednesday coming from injury-time strikes by Bobby Thomas and Ellis Simms.
With momentum on their side and a spring in their step, Coventry should be confident of securing another important three points on Saturday to stay firmly in the hunt for a play-off spot.